Doolin

Burren Weather in January

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

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Doolin Lisdoonvarna Ballyvaughan Kinvara

Planning a getaway to the Burren, Ireland this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Burren in January

The Burren, Ireland is a region in Ireland. January in the Burren 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 Doolin.

For a closer look at conditions across the Burren, Ireland, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Kinvara with an average of 111 mm (4.4 in) to high rainfall in Doolin with 158 mm (6.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in January. Doolin sees roughly 48 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore the Burren by month

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Best Places to Visit in the Burren in January

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

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 the Burren

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

Temperature range in the Burren (January)

Precipitation variation in the Burren (January)

Doolin

In January Doolin 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
45 hours
48 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
176 mm (6.9 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
23 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Doolin →

Lisdoonvarna

In January Lisdoonvarna 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
45 hours
48 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
164 mm (6.5 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
23 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lisdoonvarna →

Ballyvaughan

In January Ballyvaughan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°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
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
48 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
23 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ballyvaughan →

Kinvara

In January Kinvara generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°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
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
48 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kinvara →

Fanore

In January Fanore 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
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
48 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
148 mm (5.8 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
23 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Fanore →

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

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Burren in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Doolin 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 158 mm (6.2 in)
Lisdoonvarna 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 148 mm (5.8 in)
Ballyvaughan 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Kinvara 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Fanore 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)

The Burren weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Burren, Ireland in January?

Expect poor weather across the Burren, Ireland in January. The popular destination of Doolin averages 10°C (50°F) by day and 6°C (43°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Burren, Ireland in January?

In Doolin, the average daytime high in January is 10°C (50°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 6°C (43°F).

Does the Burren, Ireland get a lot of rain in January?

Yes, January tends to be a wetter month in the Burren, Ireland. Average rainfall in Doolin sits around 158 mm (6.2 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Burren, Ireland?

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

On average, the best time to visit the Burren, Ireland is in May, July and August with generally tolerable weather in Doolin. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

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