Castletownbere weather in January (County Cork, Ireland)

Curious about the climate in Castletownbere this January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Castletownbere tends to experience low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 10°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 6°C. January has the coolest temperatures of the year, but still offering mild weather.

Precipitation

Castletownbere in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 163 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 24 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 44 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 Castletownbere. May, June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Castletownbere, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 78%  

Precipitation 163 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 44 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 19% *  

Data from: Valentia, Ireland (39 KM, 24 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in January

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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?

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.

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

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