Belfast Weather in January
January in Belfast typically sees daytime highs of 27°C (81°F) and nighttime lows of 24°C (75°F).
Rainfall is also possible this month, so it's worth packing an umbrella.
Rainfall in Belfast in January
Records from the past 30 years suggest around
7 days of rain, with
63 mm (2.5 in) average for the month.
When it rains this month, it tends to come down fairly heavily. Showers can be substantial even if they don't last all day.
Temperature in Belfast in January
Belfast has excellent weather in January, with days reaching
27°C (81°F) and nights cooling to
24°C (75°F).
The days can feel warmer than the evenings, so packing for both parts of the day is a good idea.
With lows around
24°C (75°F), the nights are warm enough that a sheet is usually all you need for bedding.
Sunshine in Belfast in January
The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around
257 hours of sunshine.
These sun-filled days are perfect for playing sports, visiting parks, or going for a bike ride.
If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Avg daytime high
-5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot
Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.