Carndonagh weather in January (Ireland)

How does the weather in Carndonagh usually fare in January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

January in Carndonagh generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 9°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 5°C. This month often claims the chilliest averages of the year.

Precipitation

Carndonagh in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 23 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 35 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Carndonagh. May, June and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Carndonagh, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 78%  

Precipitation 120 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 35 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Malin Head, Ireland (16 KM, 10 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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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

Interested in more climate information?

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

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