Clifden weather in January (Galway County, Ireland)

What can you expect from the weather in Clifden during January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Clifden typically experiences 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 climate of all the months.

Clifden in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 147 mm for the month. Typically around 24 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 45 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer 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 TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 80%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 147 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 24 days  
HumidityHumidity 90% *  
SunshineSunshine 45 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Clifden in January?

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 in January.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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