County Antrim weather in January
Are you planning a trip to County Antrim in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in County Antrim in January?
County Antrim is a region in Ireland. January in County Antrim generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 4°C in Lisburn. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.
January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 83 mm in Lisburn. Lisburn experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 45 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days
For specific regional insights in County Antrim for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our County Antrim climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 2 most popular destinations in County Antrim?
Lisburn
In January Lisburn 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.
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Belfast
In January Belfast generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit County Antrim?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to County Antrim with often poor weather in Lisburn.
On average, the best time to visit County Antrim is in June, July and August with generally pleasant weather in Lisburn. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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