Killarney

Kerry Weather in January

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

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Killarney Kenmare Dingle Tralee

Planning a trip to Kerry, Ireland this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Kerry in January

Kerry, Ireland is a region in Ireland. January in Kerry generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Killarney. 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.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kerry, Ireland, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Listowel with an average of 107 mm (4.2 in) to heavy rainfall in Portmagee with 170 mm (6.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during January. Killarney receives roughly 44 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

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Best Places to Visit in Kerry in January

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

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 Kerry

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

Temperature range in Kerry (January)

Precipitation variation in Kerry (January)

Killarney

In January Killarney 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
40 hours
44 hours
61 hours
Monthly rainfall
128 mm (5 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
23 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Killarney →

Kenmare

In January Kenmare 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
40 hours
44 hours
61 hours
Monthly rainfall
138 mm (5.4 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
23 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kenmare →

Dingle

In January Dingle generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
40 hours
44 hours
61 hours
Monthly rainfall
163 mm (6.4 in)
153 mm (6 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
24 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Dingle →

Tralee

In January Tralee 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)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
40 hours
44 hours
61 hours
Monthly rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
23 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tralee →

Killorglin

In January Killorglin generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°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)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
40 hours
44 hours
61 hours
Monthly rainfall
136 mm (5.4 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
23 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Killorglin →

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Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Killarney 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Kenmare 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)
Dingle 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 153 mm (6 in)
Tralee 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Killorglin 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)
Waterville 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 164 mm (6.5 in)

Kerry weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kerry, Ireland in January?

Kerry, Ireland typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Killarney average around 9°C (48°F), and temperatures drop to about 3°C (37°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Kerry, Ireland in January?

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

Does Kerry, Ireland get a lot of rain in January?

Killarney typically receives notable rainfall in January, about 122 mm (4.8 in) on average across Kerry, Ireland.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Kerry, Ireland?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Killarney, January may not be the ideal time to visit Kerry, Ireland.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June offering mostly pleasant weather in Killarney. On the other hand, the months of January, February, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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