Rathgar weather in January (Dublin County, Ireland)

Curious about the climate in Rathgar this January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of January in Rathgar typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of winter. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 9°C, while night temperatures can drop to 3°C. January usually brings the most temperate weather conditions of the year.

Precipitation

Rathgar in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. You can typically expect 18 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 56 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Rathgar. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Rathgar, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Water Temperature 10°C *  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 56 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 25% *  

* Data from: Dublin, Ireland (13 KM, 8 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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