Buncrana weather in January (Donegal County, Ireland)

Interested in knowing the climate of Buncrana in January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of January in Buncrana typically includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. Anticipate daytime highs near 9°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 4°C. Experience the year's most moderate temperatures in January.

Precipitation

Buncrana in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 23 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 50 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Buncrana. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Buncrana, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 78%  

Precipitation 104 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Sunshine 50 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Derry, Ireland (18 KM, 11 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.

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.

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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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