Letterkenny weather in January (Donegal County, Ireland)

What can you expect from the weather in Letterkenny during January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Letterkenny generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 9°C, while night temperatures can drop to 3°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Letterkenny in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 24 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 50 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 Letterkenny. May, July, August 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 Letterkenny climate page with graphs.

 

Letterkenny, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 78%  

Precipitation 115 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Sunshine 50 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Derry, Ireland (27 KM, 17 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Letterkenny 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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