Rathmullan weather in January (Donegal County, Ireland)

Planning a trip to Rathmullan in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Rathmullan typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. January is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 9°C, while nights can cool down to about 4°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Rathmullan in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 23 days of rain are anticipated.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 50 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 Rathmullan. May, July, August and September generally stand out with 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 Rathmullan climate page with graphs.

 

Rathmullan, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 78%  

Precipitation 106 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Sunshine 50 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Ireland in January

Find out more about the weather in Ireland in January and which places have the best weather 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 Rathmullan in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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