Monaghan County Weather in January

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

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Monaghan Carrickmacross Lisnalong Castleblayney

Planning a journey to Monaghan County, Ireland this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Monaghan County in January

Monaghan County, Ireland is a region in Ireland. January in Monaghan County generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Monaghan. 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 Monaghan County, Ireland in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Carrickmacross with an average of 78 mm (3.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Monaghan with 85 mm (3.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in January. Monaghan sees roughly 45 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

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Best Places to Visit in Monaghan County in January

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

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

Temperature range in Monaghan County (January)

Precipitation variation in Monaghan County (January)

Monaghan

In January Monaghan 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
39 hours
45 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Monaghan →

Carrickmacross

In January Carrickmacross 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
83 mm (3.3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Carrickmacross →

Lisnalong

In January Lisnalong 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 rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lisnalong →

Castleblayney

In January Castleblayney 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
39 hours
45 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Castleblayney →

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Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Monaghan 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Carrickmacross 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Lisnalong 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Castleblayney 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)

Monaghan County weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

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

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

In Monaghan, the average daytime high in January is 9°C (48°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 3°C (37°F).

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

January is on the drier side in Monaghan County, Ireland. Monaghan averages only about 85 mm (3.3 in), with most days staying dry.

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

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Monaghan County, Ireland due to the typically poor weather in Monaghan.

Generally speaking, July provides perfect weather in Monaghan. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

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