Dunglow weather in January (Donegal County, Ireland)

Is January a good time to explore Dunglow weather-wise? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Dunglow includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 9°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Dunglow in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 177 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 24 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 50 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

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

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

 

Dunglow, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 80%  

Precipitation 177 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Sunshine 50 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Derry, Ireland (67 KM, 41 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

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