Knock weather in January (Mayo, Ireland)

How is January weather typically in Knock? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Knock typically brings low temperatures and high rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 9°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 3°C. Experience the year's most moderate temperatures in January.

Precipitation

Knock in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. On average, there are about 23 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 45 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

 

Knock, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 77%  

Precipitation 108 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 45 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (9 KM, 5 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

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