Cong weather in January (Galway County, Ireland)

How does the January weather in Cong compare to other months? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Cong generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 9°C, while nights can cool down to about 3°C. This month often claims the chilliest averages of the year.

Precipitation

Cong in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 23 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 45 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Cong. September generally stands out with 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 Cong climate page with graphs.

 

Cong, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 77%  

Precipitation 115 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 45 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (28 KM, 17 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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