Gweedore weather in January (Donegal County, Ireland)

Curious about the January weather in Gweedore? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Gweedore typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 9°C, while night temperatures can drop to 4°C. This month often claims the chilliest averages of the year.

Gweedore in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 156 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 24 days.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 50 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Gweedore. May 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 Gweedore climate page with graphs.

 

Gweedore, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 80%  

Precipitation 156 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Sunshine 50 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Derry, Ireland (50 KM, 31 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 Gweedore 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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