Belfast weather in January (County Antrim, Ireland)

Is January a good time to explore Belfast weather-wise? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In January, Belfast typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January marks the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 9°C, while night temperatures can drop to 3°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Belfast in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 22 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 45 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Belfast. July typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Belfast, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Water Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 72%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 89%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 45 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 18%  

Where to go in Ireland in January

Find out more about the weather in Ireland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 8°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Belfast.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Ireland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Ireland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.