Offaly Weather in January

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

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Birr Tullamore Banagher Kinnitty

Planning a trip to Offaly, Ireland this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Offaly in January

Offaly, Ireland is a region in Ireland. January in Offaly generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tullamore with an average of 81 mm (3.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Birr with 87 mm (3.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in January. Birr sees roughly 48 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 Offaly in January

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

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 Offaly

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

Temperature range in Offaly (January)

Precipitation variation in Offaly (January)

Birr

In January Birr 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
45 hours
48 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Birr →

Tullamore

In January Tullamore 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 rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tullamore →

Banagher

In January Banagher 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
90 mm (3.5 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Banagher →

Kinnitty

In January Kinnitty 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 rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kinnitty →

Clonmacnoise

In January Clonmacnoise 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 rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Clonmacnoise →

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

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Birr 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Tullamore 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Banagher 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Kinnitty 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Clonmacnoise 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)

Offaly weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Offaly, Ireland in January?

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

What is the average temperature in Offaly, Ireland in January?

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

Does Offaly, Ireland get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Offaly, Ireland. Birr averages only about 87 mm (3.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Offaly, Ireland?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Birr, January may not be the ideal time to visit Offaly, Ireland.

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

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