Moira weather in January (Down County, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Moira in January? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In January, Moira tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 9°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 3°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Moira in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 21 days.

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 Moira. July generally stands 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 Moira climate page with graphs.

 

Moira, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Water Temperature 8°C *  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 45 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

* Data from: Belfast, Ireland (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom 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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