Limerick County Weather in January

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

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Limerick Glin Abbeyfeale Kilmallock

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

What to Expect in Limerick County in January

Limerick County, Ireland is a region in Ireland. January in Limerick County generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. 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 Limerick. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Limerick County, Ireland. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

For specific regional insights in Limerick County, Ireland, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kilmallock with an average of 91 mm (3.6 in) to high rainfall in Glin with 107 mm (4.2 in).

Average sunshine

Many places experience limited sunshine during this period. Limerick receives around 48 hours of sunlight. If you prefer more sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations.

Explore Limerick County by month

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Best Places to Visit in Limerick County in January

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

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

Temperature range in Limerick County (January)

Precipitation variation in Limerick County (January)

Limerick

In January Limerick 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
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
45 hours
48 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Limerick →

Glin

In January Glin 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
45 hours
48 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Glin →

Abbeyfeale

In January Abbeyfeale 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
45 hours
48 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Abbeyfeale →

Kilmallock

In January Kilmallock 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
10°C (50°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
45 hours
48 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kilmallock →

Templeglantine

In January Templeglantine 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
45 hours
48 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
101 mm (4 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Templeglantine →

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

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Limerick 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Glin 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Abbeyfeale 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Kilmallock 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Templeglantine 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Adare 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)

Limerick County weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Limerick County, Ireland in January. The popular destination of Limerick averages 9°C (48°F) by day and 3°C (37°F) at night during this winter month.

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

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

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Limerick County, Ireland during January, with Limerick averaging close to 100 mm (3.9 in).

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

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

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

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