Dunquin weather in January (Kerry, Ireland)

How is January weather typically in Dunquin? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Dunquin includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 11°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 7°C.

Precipitation

Dunquin in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 161 mm for the month. On average, there are about 24 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 44 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Dunquin. May, June 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 Dunquin climate page with graphs.

 

Dunquin, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 81%  

Precipitation 161 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 44 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 19% *  

* Data from: Valentia, Ireland (26 KM, 16 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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

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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