Claregalway weather in January (Galway County, Ireland)

Can you expect sunny skies in Claregalway in January? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In January, Claregalway typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 9°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 3°C. During this period, the city experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

Precipitation

Claregalway in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 22 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 45 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Claregalway. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Claregalway, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 74%  

Precipitation 104 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 45 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (42 KM, 26 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.

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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 Claregalway.

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