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Blacksod weather in January (Mayo, Ireland)

Curious about the January weather in Blacksod? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Blacksod typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 10°C, while night temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Blacksod in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 143 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 24 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 45 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Blacksod. 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 Blacksod climate page with graphs.

 

Blacksod, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 10°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 81%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 143 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 24 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 25 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 45 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 23% *  
* Data from: Belmullet, Ireland (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in January

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

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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 Blacksod in January?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 10°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 in January.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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