Drogheda weather in January (Louth County, Ireland)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Drogheda this January? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Drogheda includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January marks the winter season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 9°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 4°C. January has the coolest temperatures of the year, but still offering mild weather.

Precipitation

Drogheda in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 19 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 56 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

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

 

Drogheda, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 56 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 25% *  

* Data from: Dublin, Ireland (31 KM, 19 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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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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