Loughrea weather in January (Galway County, Ireland)

Will it be warm or cold in Loughrea this January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In January, Loughrea typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. Winter occurs in January. Anticipate daytime highs near 9°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 3°C. With moderate temperatures, January stands out as the chilliest month of the year.

Precipitation

Loughrea in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. This month experiences about 21 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 48 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Loughrea. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Loughrea, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 48 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Limerick, Ireland (59 KM, 37 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

Interested in more climate information?

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