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Clare Weather in January

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

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Doolin Ennis Bunratty Lisdoonvarna

Considering a trip to Clare, Ireland this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Clare in January

Clare, Ireland is a region in Ireland. January in Clare 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 Clare, Ireland, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Killaloe with an average of 101 mm (4 in) to high rainfall in Doolin with 158 mm (6.2 in).

Average sunshine

Many places experience limited sunshine during this period. Doolin receives around 48 hours of sunlight. If you prefer more sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations.

Explore Clare by month

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

January10°C (50°F) February10°C (50°F) March11°C (52°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly18°C (64°F) August18°C (64°F) September17°C (63°F) October15°C (59°F) November12°C (54°F) December11°C (52°F)
Best Time to Visit Clare →

Best Places to Visit in Clare in January

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

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 Clare

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

Temperature range in Clare (January)

Precipitation variation in Clare (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 →

Ennis

In January Ennis 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)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
48 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ennis →

Bunratty

In January Bunratty generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°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)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
48 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
102 mm (4 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
21 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bunratty →

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 →

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

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Doolin 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 158 mm (6.2 in)
Ennis 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Bunratty 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 102 mm (4 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)
Lahinch 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 146 mm (5.7 in)

Clare weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

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

What is the average temperature in Clare, 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 Clare, Ireland get a lot of rain in January?

Doolin typically receives notable rainfall in January, about 158 mm (6.2 in) on average across Clare, Ireland.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Clare, Ireland?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Clare, Ireland with often poor weather in Doolin.

Generally speaking, May, July and August provide 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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