Clifden weather in January (Galway County, Ireland)

What kind of weather does January bring to Clifden? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In January, Clifden tends to experience low temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 10°C, while night temperatures can drop to 5°C. This time of year is characterized by the most temperate weather of all the months.

Precipitation

Clifden in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 147 mm for the month. On average, there are about 24 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 45 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

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

 

Clifden, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 80%  

Precipitation 147 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 45 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (72 KM, 45 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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