Lisburn weather in January (County Antrim, Ireland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Lisburn this January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

During January, Lisburn usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 9°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 4°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year, making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Precipitation

Lisburn in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 21 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 45 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 Lisburn. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lisburn, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Water Temperature 8°C *  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 45 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

* Data from: Belfast, Ireland (19 KM, 11 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.

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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. With a water temperature of around 8°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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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