Kinsale weather in January (County Cork, Ireland)
What kind of temperatures can you expect in Kinsale during January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.
Temperatures
In January, the weather in Kinsale generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 10°C. At night, it falls to around 6°C.
Precipitation
Kinsale in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 107 mm for the month. On average, there are about 21 days with rain during this month.Average sunshine
The city usually sees around 57 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 Kinsale. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kinsale climate page with graphs.
Kinsale, monthly averages in January
Min Temperature
6°C
Max Temperature
10°C
Water Temperature
9°C *
Chance of Rain
70%
Precipitation
107 mm
Rainy days
21 days
Humidity
83% *
Windspeed
22 km/h *
Sunshine
57 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
22% *
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.
perfect weather
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tolerable
unpleasant
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So, what should you wear in this month?
Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 9°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.
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