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Blarney weather in January (County Cork, Ireland)

What can you expect from the weather in Blarney during January? 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, Blarney generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 10°C, while nights can cool down to about 4°C. This time of year is characterized by the most temperate climate of all the months.

Blarney in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 21 days of rain.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 57 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Blarney. June, July, August and September generally stand out with 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 Blarney climate page with graphs.

 

Blarney, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 9°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 70%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 91 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
HumidityHumidity 83% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 57 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 22% *  
* Data from: Cork, Ireland (10 KM, 6 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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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 Blarney in January?

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 9°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
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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