Kildare County Weather in January

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

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Naas Athy Maynooth Celbridge

Considering a trip to Kildare 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 Kildare County in January

Kildare County, Ireland is a region in Ireland. January in Kildare County generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

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

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Leixlip with an average of 71 mm (2.8 in) to moderate rainfall in Athy with 77 mm (3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Naas receives about 56 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

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Best Places to Visit in Kildare County in January

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

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

Temperature range in Kildare County (January)

Precipitation variation in Kildare County (January)

Naas

In January Naas generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate 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 sun hours
51 hours
56 hours
71 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Naas →

Athy

In January Athy generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate 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 sun hours
51 hours
56 hours
71 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
77 mm (3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Athy →

Maynooth

In January Maynooth generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate 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
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
51 hours
56 hours
71 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Maynooth →

Celbridge

In January Celbridge generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate 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
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
51 hours
56 hours
71 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Celbridge →

Kildare

In January Kildare generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate 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
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
51 hours
56 hours
71 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
76 mm (3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kildare →

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Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Naas 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Athy 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Maynooth 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Celbridge 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Kildare 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Leixlip 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)

Kildare County weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Kildare County, Ireland during January, with Naas averaging close to 74 mm (2.9 in).

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

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Naas. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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