Carrigaline weather in January (County Cork, Ireland)

Looking to travel to Carrigaline in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Carrigaline typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 10°C, while nights can cool down to about 5°C. On average, January has the most moderate temperatures of the year.

Carrigaline in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 21 days of rain are anticipated.

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 Carrigaline. July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Carrigaline, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Water Temperature 9°C *  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 94 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 57 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

* Data from: Cork, Ireland (8 KM, 5 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 Carrigaline 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 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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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