Howth weather in January (Ireland)

Is January a good time to explore Howth weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In January, Howth tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 10°C. At night, it falls to around 5°C. January is typically the month with the mildest temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Howth in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 56 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

 

Howth, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Water Temperature 10°C *  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 56 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 25% *  

* Data from: Dublin, Ireland (13 KM, 8 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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 10°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Howth.

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