Donegal weather in January (Donegal County, Ireland)

Will it be warm or cold in Donegal this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Donegal generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Winter occurs in January. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 8°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 3°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Precipitation

Donegal in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 127 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 24 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 50 hours hours of sunshine. 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 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 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Donegal.

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