Weather in January in Mayo
Planning a trip to Mayo this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Mayo in January?
Mayo is a region in Ireland. January in Mayo generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. It's the height of winter.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 4°C in Westport. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Mayo in January, check out the map below. 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 explore the conditions in Mayo in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Claremorris with an average of 107 mm to heavy rainfall in Louisburgh with 162 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 45 hours of sunshine in Westport. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Mayo climate page.
Where to go in Mayo in January





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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Ireland, check out our Mayo's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Mayo?
Westport
In January Westport generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Cong
In January Cong 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.
Castlebar
In January Castlebar 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.
Ballina
In January Ballina generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Keel
In January Keel generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Mayo, in Ireland.
Is January the best time to visit Mayo?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Westport, January may not be the ideal time to visit Mayo.
On average, the best time to visit Mayo is in May, June, July and August with generally tolerable weather in Westport. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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