Monaghan weather in January (Monaghan County, Ireland)

How does the weather in Monaghan usually fare in January? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Monaghan generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 9°C. At night, they generally drop to 3°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Monaghan in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 21 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 45 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Monaghan. July typically offers 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 Monaghan climate page with graphs.

 

Monaghan, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Sunshine 45 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

* Data from: Belfast, Ireland (66 KM, 41 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.

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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