Donegal weather in January (Donegal County, Ireland)

Curious about the January weather in Donegal? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Donegal generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 8°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Donegal in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 127 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 24 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 50 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

 

Donegal, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 79%  

Precipitation 127 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Sunshine 50 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Derry, Ireland (63 KM, 39 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.

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 Donegal 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

Interested in more climate information?

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