Downpatrick weather in January (Down County, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does January bring to Downpatrick? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Downpatrick includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 9°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 5°C. January is characterized by some of the mildest temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Downpatrick in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. This month experiences about 19 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 45 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

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

 

Downpatrick, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 95 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Sunshine 45 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

* Data from: Belfast, Ireland (48 KM, 29 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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