Clifden

Connemara Weather in January

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

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Clifden Oughterard Roundstone Cleggan

Planning a journey to Connemara, 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 Connemara in January

Connemara, Ireland is a region in Ireland. January in Connemara generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in Clifden. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Connemara, Ireland. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Oughterard with an average of 118 mm (4.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Carna with 169 mm (6.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in January. Clifden sees roughly 45 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

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Best Places to Visit in Connemara in January

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

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 Connemara

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

Temperature range in Connemara (January)

Precipitation variation in Connemara (January)

Clifden

In January Clifden 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
35 hours
45 hours
60 hours
Monthly rainfall
158 mm (6.2 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
24 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Clifden →

Oughterard

In January Oughterard generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°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)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
35 hours
45 hours
60 hours
Monthly rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
23 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Oughterard →

Roundstone

In January Roundstone 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
35 hours
45 hours
60 hours
Monthly rainfall
173 mm (6.8 in)
160 mm (6.3 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
24 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Roundstone →

Cleggan

In January Cleggan 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 rainfall
166 mm (6.5 in)
154 mm (6.1 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
24 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Cleggan →

Ballyconneely

In January Ballyconneely 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 rainfall
171 mm (6.7 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
24 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ballyconneely →

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

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Clifden 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 147 mm (5.8 in)
Oughterard 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Roundstone 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 160 mm (6.3 in)
Cleggan 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 154 mm (6.1 in)
Ballyconneely 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 158 mm (6.2 in)
Letterfrack 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 148 mm (5.8 in)

Connemara weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

January in Connemara, Ireland brings poor weather. In Clifden, daytime temperatures are typically around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime lows hover near 5°C (41°F).

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

Clifden averages a daytime maximum of 10°C (50°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 5°C (41°F).

Does Connemara, Ireland get a lot of rain in January?

Yes, January tends to be a wetter month in Connemara, Ireland. Average rainfall in Clifden sits around 147 mm (5.8 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Connemara, Ireland?

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

Generally speaking, May, June, July and August provide tolerable weather in Clifden. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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