Doolin weather in January (Clare, Ireland)

Is January a good time to explore Doolin weather-wise? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Doolin includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 10°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 6°C.

Precipitation

Doolin in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 158 mm for the month. Expect around 23 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 48 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Doolin. May, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Doolin, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 76%  

Precipitation 158 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 48 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Limerick, 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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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