Ballynahinch weather in January (Galway County, Ireland)

What can you expect from the weather in Ballynahinch during January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Ballynahinch generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 10°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 5°C. This time of year is characterized by the most temperate climate of all the months.

Ballynahinch in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 145 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 24 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 45 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Ballynahinch. May, June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ballynahinch climate page with graphs.

 

Ballynahinch, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 80%  

Precipitation 145 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 45 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

* Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (64 KM, 40 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in January

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Ballynahinch in January?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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