Fahan weather in January (Donegal County, Ireland)

Can you expect sunny skies in Fahan in January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

January in Fahan generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 9°C, cooling down at night to around 4°C. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Fahan in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 23 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 50 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Fahan. May, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Fahan, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 78%  

Precipitation 102 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Sunshine 50 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Derry, Ireland (14 KM, 9 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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