Lurgan weather in January (County Armagh, Ireland)

How does the weather in Lurgan usually fare in January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Lurgan generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 9°C, cooling off to about 3°C at night. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Lurgan in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 21 days of rain 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 Lurgan. July and August generally stand out with 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 Lurgan climate page with graphs.

 

Lurgan, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Water Temperature 8°C *  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 45 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

Data from: Belfast, Ireland (21 KM, 13 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

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