Killarney weather in January (Kerry, Ireland)

How is January weather typically in Killarney? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

January in Killarney generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 9°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 3°C. Experience the year's most moderate temperatures in January.

Precipitation

Killarney in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 122 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 23 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 44 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Killarney. June typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Killarney, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 77%  

Precipitation 122 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 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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