Weather in January in Antrim County
Planning a journey to Antrim County this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Antrim County in January?
Antrim County is a region in the United Kingdom. January in Antrim County generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of January is in the winter season.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 4°C in Belfast. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Antrim County. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Aghalee with an average of 77 mm to high rainfall in Ballintoy with 134 mm.Average sunshine
The city Belfast usually sees around 45 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.For specific regional insights in Antrim County for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Antrim County climate page.
Where to go in Antrim County in January
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Antrim County?
Belfast
In January Belfast generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Portrush
In January Portrush generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Bushmills
In January Bushmills generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Cushendall
In January Cushendall generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Ballycastle
In January Ballycastle generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Antrim County?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Antrim County with often poor weather in Belfast.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Belfast. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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