Glengarriff weather in January (County Cork, Ireland)

How is the weather in Glengarriff in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Glengarriff generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 10°C. But by evening, they drop to around 4°C. During this period, the city experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

Glengarriff in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 134 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 23 days.

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 Glengarriff. June typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, 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 Glengarriff climate page with graphs.

 

Glengarriff, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 77%  

Precipitation 134 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 44 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 19% *  

* Data from: Valentia, Ireland (52 KM, 32 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in January

Find out more about the weather in Ireland in January and which places have the best weather 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 Glengarriff in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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