Maynooth weather in January (Kildare County, Ireland)

How does the weather in Maynooth usually fare in January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

During January, Maynooth usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 9°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 3°C. The temperatures in January are often the mildest compared to the rest of the year.

Precipitation

Maynooth in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 56 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 Maynooth. 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 Maynooth climate page with graphs.

 

Maynooth, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Water Temperature 10°C *  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 56 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 25% *  

Data from: Dublin, Ireland (23 KM, 14 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. With a water temperature of around 10°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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