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Weather in January in Leitrim

Are you planning a trip a to Leitrim in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Leitrim in January?

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

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 3°C in Carrick on Shannon. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Dromod with an average of 98 mm to high rainfall in Tullaghan with 127 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 45 hours of sunshine in Carrick on Shannon. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Leitrim in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Leitrim climate page.

Where to go in Leitrim in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Leitrim on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Leitrim?

Carrick on Shannon

In January Carrick on Shannon 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.

Carrick on Shannon
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
9°C 
3°C 
35 hours 
109 mm 
22 days 
poor 
9°C 
3°C 
45 hours 
106 mm 
22 days 
poor 
9°C 
3°C 
60 hours 
100 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Carrick on Shannon

Ballinamore

In January Ballinamore 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.

Ballinamore
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
9°C 
3°C 
104 mm 
22 days 
poor 
9°C 
3°C 
101 mm 
22 days 
poor 
9°C 
3°C 
96 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Ballinamore

Mohill

In January Mohill generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Mohill
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
9°C 
3°C 
102 mm 
21 days 
poor 
9°C 
3°C 
99 mm 
22 days 
poor 
9°C 
3°C 
93 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Mohill

Dromod

In January Dromod generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Dromod
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
9°C 
3°C 
35 hours 
102 mm 
21 days 
poor 
9°C 
3°C 
45 hours 
98 mm 
22 days 
poor 
9°C 
3°C 
60 hours 
92 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Dromod

Drumshanbo

In January Drumshanbo 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.

Drumshanbo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
9°C 
3°C 
35 hours 
112 mm 
22 days 
poor 
9°C 
3°C 
45 hours 
109 mm 
23 days 
poor 
9°C 
3°C 
60 hours 
103 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Drumshanbo

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Leitrim, in Ireland.

Is January the best time to visit Leitrim?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Leitrim with often poor weather in Carrick on Shannon.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly tolerable weather in Carrick on Shannon. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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