Donegal County Weather in January

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

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Bundoran Donegal Letterkenny Buncrana

Planning a journey to Donegal County, 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 Donegal County in January

Donegal County, Ireland is a region in Ireland. January in Donegal County generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Bundoran. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Donegal County, Ireland. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Derry with an average of 97 mm (3.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Kincasslagh with 187 mm (7.4 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Donegal County in January

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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 Donegal County

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

Temperature range in Donegal County (January)

Precipitation variation in Donegal County (January)

Bundoran

In January Bundoran 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
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
131 mm (5.2 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
24 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bundoran →

Donegal

In January Donegal generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°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
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
39 hours
50 hours
74 hours
Monthly rainfall
132 mm (5.2 in)
127 mm (5 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
24 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Donegal →

Letterkenny

In January Letterkenny 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
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
39 hours
50 hours
74 hours
Monthly rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
24 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Letterkenny →

Buncrana

In January Buncrana generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°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
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
39 hours
50 hours
74 hours
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
23 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Buncrana →

Moville

In January Moville generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°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)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
39 hours
50 hours
74 hours
Monthly rainfall
141 mm (5.6 in)
126 mm (5 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
23 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Moville →

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

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bundoran 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Donegal 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Letterkenny 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Buncrana 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Moville 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 126 mm (5 in)
Ballyliffin 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)

Donegal County weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Donegal County, Ireland in January?

In January, Donegal County, Ireland generally has poor weather conditions. Bundoran sees daytime temperatures near 9°C (48°F), with nights cooling to roughly 3°C (37°F).

What is the average temperature in Donegal County, Ireland in January?

Daytime temperatures in Bundoran peak at roughly 9°C (48°F) in January, dropping to about 3°C (37°F) overnight.

Does Donegal County, Ireland get a lot of rain in January?

Bundoran typically receives notable rainfall in January, about 125 mm (4.9 in) on average across Donegal County, Ireland.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Donegal County, Ireland?

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

On average, the best time to visit Donegal County, Ireland is in June, July and August with generally tolerable weather in Bundoran. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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