Killarney weather in January (Kerry, Ireland)

How is the weather in Killarney in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Killarney generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 9°C, while night temperatures can drop to 3°C. This month often claims the chilliest averages of the year.

Killarney in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 122 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 23 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 44 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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 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 Killarney 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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