Oughterard weather in January (Galway County, Ireland)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Oughterard this January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Oughterard includes low temperatures and high rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 9°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 3°C. The temperatures in January are often the mildest compared to the rest of the year.

Precipitation

Oughterard in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 23 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 45 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Oughterard. June and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Oughterard, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 77%  

Precipitation 118 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 45 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

* Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (39 KM, 24 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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