Donegal County weather in January
Are you planning a trip to Donegal County in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Donegal County in January?
Donegal County 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.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 3°C in Bundoran. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Donegal County. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Derry with an average of 97 mm to heavy rainfall in Kincasslagh with 187 mm.
For specific regional insights in Donegal County for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Donegal County climate page.
Where to go in Donegal County in January
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Popular destinations in Donegal County
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Donegal County?
Average weather in Bundoran
In January Bundoran generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Donegal
In January Donegal generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Letterkenny
In January Letterkenny generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Buncrana
In January Buncrana generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Moville
In January Moville generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Donegal County?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Donegal County due to the typically poor weather in Bundoran.
On average, the best time to visit Donegal County 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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