ClimateForecastJanuaryFebruary >>

Blacksod weather in January (Mayo, Ireland)

Wondering what the weather is like in Blacksod during January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

During January, Blacksod usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 10°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 6°C.

Precipitation

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, you can expect around 24 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 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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
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?

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.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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

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.