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Weather in January in County Armagh

Are you planning a trip a to County Armagh 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 Armagh in January?

County Armagh is a region in Ireland. January in County Armagh generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. 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 3°C in Lurgan. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 77 mm in Lurgan.

Average sunshine

Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 45 hours of sunlight in Lurgan. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

For specific regional insights in County Armagh for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our County Armagh climate page.

Where to go in County Armagh in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the County Armagh on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in County Armagh?

Lurgan

In January Lurgan 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.

Lurgan
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
9°C 
3°C 
39 hours 
80 mm 
20 days 
poor 
9°C 
3°C 
45 hours 
77 mm 
21 days 
poor 
9°C 
3°C 
67 hours 
72 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Lurgan

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in County Armagh, in Ireland.

Is January the best time to visit County Armagh?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit County Armagh due to the typically poor weather in Lurgan.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Lurgan. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

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