Achill Island Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Achill Island, Ireland in January.

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Keel Achill Sound Doogort Bunacurry

Planning a journey to Achill Island, Ireland this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Achill Island in January

Achill Island, Ireland is a region in Ireland. January in Achill Island generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) in Keel.

To explore the conditions in Achill Island, Ireland in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Doogort with an average of 138 mm (5.4 in) to high rainfall in Dooagh with 148 mm (5.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during January. Keel experiences about 45 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore Achill Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Achill Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Keel)

January10°C (50°F) February10°C (50°F) March11°C (52°F) April12°C (54°F) May14°C (57°F) This monthJune16°C (61°F) July17°C (63°F) August18°C (64°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November12°C (54°F) December11°C (52°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Achill Island in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Achill Island.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Achill Island

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Achill Island, Ireland?

Temperature range in Achill Island (January)

Precipitation variation in Achill Island (January)

Keel

In January Keel generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
40 hours
45 hours
68 hours
Monthly rainfall
153 mm (6 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
128 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
24 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Keel →

Achill Sound

In January Achill Sound generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
40 hours
45 hours
68 hours
Monthly rainfall
154 mm (6.1 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
128 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
24 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Achill Sound →

Doogort

In January Doogort generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
40 hours
45 hours
68 hours
Monthly rainfall
145 mm (5.7 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
24 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Doogort →

Bunacurry

In January Bunacurry generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
40 hours
45 hours
68 hours
Monthly rainfall
148 mm (5.8 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
24 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bunacurry →

Dooagh

In January Dooagh generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
40 hours
45 hours
68 hours
Monthly rainfall
155 mm (6.1 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
24 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Dooagh →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Achill Island, in Ireland.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Achill Island in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Keel 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 145 mm (5.7 in)
Achill Sound 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 145 mm (5.7 in)
Doogort 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Bunacurry 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 140 mm (5.5 in)
Dooagh 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 148 mm (5.8 in)

Achill Island weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Achill Island, Ireland in January?

January in Achill Island, Ireland brings poor weather. In Keel, daytime temperatures are typically around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime lows hover near 6°C (43°F).

What is the average temperature in Achill Island, Ireland in January?

Keel averages a daytime maximum of 10°C (50°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 6°C (43°F).

Does Achill Island, Ireland get a lot of rain in January?

Yes, January tends to be a wetter month in Achill Island, Ireland. Average rainfall in Keel sits around 145 mm (5.7 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Achill Island, Ireland?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Achill Island, Ireland due to the typically poor weather in Keel.

On average, the best time to visit Achill Island, Ireland is in May, June and August with generally tolerable weather in Keel. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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