Glenties weather in January (Donegal County, Ireland)

Is Glenties a good destination in January, weather-wise? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In January, Glenties usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. January is part of the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 9°C, while night temperatures can drop to 4°C. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

Glenties in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 142 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 24 days will see 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 Glenties. May, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Glenties, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 80%  

Precipitation 142 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Sunshine 50 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Derry, Ireland (66 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

Interested in more climate information?

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