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Portmagee weather in January (Kerry, Ireland)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Portmagee this January? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Portmagee includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 11°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Portmagee in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 170 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 24 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 44 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Portmagee. May, June and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Portmagee, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 10°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 81%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 170 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 24 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 44 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 19% *  
* Data from: Valentia, Ireland (9 KM, 5 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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. 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
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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