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Dingle weather in January (Kerry, Ireland)

How does the weather in Dingle usually fare in January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

January in Dingle generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 10°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 6°C. This time of year is characterized by the most temperate weather of all the months.

Precipitation

Dingle in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 153 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 24 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 44 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Dingle. May, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dingle, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 10°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 81%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 153 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 24 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 44 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 19% *  
* Data from: Valentia, Ireland (23 KM, 14 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. With a water temperature of around 10°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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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