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Galway County Weather in January

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

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Galway Clifden Cong Oughterard

Considering a trip to Galway County, Ireland this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Galway County in January

Galway County, Ireland is a region in Ireland. January in Galway County generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) in Galway. 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.

For a closer look at conditions across Galway County, Ireland, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ballinasloe with an average of 92 mm (3.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Carna with 169 mm (6.7 in).

Average sunshine

Many places experience limited sunshine during this period. Galway receives around 45 hours of sunlight. If you prefer more sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations.

Explore Galway County by month

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Best Places to Visit in Galway County in January

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

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 Galway County

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

Temperature range in Galway County (January)

Precipitation variation in Galway County (January)

Galway

In January Galway generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°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
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
35 hours
45 hours
60 hours
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Galway →

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 →

Cong

In January Cong 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)
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
119 mm (4.7 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
23 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Cong →

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 →

Renvyle

In January Renvyle 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
166 mm (6.5 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
24 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Renvyle →

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

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Galway 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Clifden 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 147 mm (5.8 in)
Cong 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Oughterard 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Renvyle 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 155 mm (6.1 in)
Roundstone 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 160 mm (6.3 in)

Galway County weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

January in Galway County, Ireland brings poor weather. In Galway, daytime temperatures are typically around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime lows hover near 4°C (39°F).

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

Galway averages a daytime maximum of 10°C (50°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 4°C (39°F).

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

Galway typically receives notable rainfall in January, about 108 mm (4.3 in) on average across Galway County, Ireland.

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

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Galway County, Ireland with often poor weather in Galway.

Generally speaking, July provides perfect weather in Galway. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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