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Clonakilty weather in January (County Cork, Ireland)

How does the January weather in Clonakilty compare to other months? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The month of January in Clonakilty typically includes low temperatures and high rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 10°C, cooling down at night to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Clonakilty in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 122 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 22 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

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 Clonakilty. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Clonakilty, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 72%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 122 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 22 days  
HumidityHumidity 83% *  
SunshineSunshine 57 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 22% *  
* Data from: Cork, Ireland (36 KM, 22 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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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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