Weather in January in The Ring of Kerry
Planning a journey to the Ring of Kerry this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in the Ring of Kerry in January?
The Ring of Kerry is a region in Ireland. January in the Ring of Kerry generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. During January, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 3°C in Killarney. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Ring of Kerry 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 the Ring of Kerry in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Killarney with an average of 122 mm to heavy rainfall in Portmagee with 170 mm.Average sunshine
The city Killarney usually sees around 44 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our the Ring of Kerry climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in the Ring of Kerry?
Killarney
In January Killarney 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.
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Kenmare
In January Kenmare 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.
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Killorglin
In January Killorglin generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Waterville
In January Waterville generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Cahersiveen
In January Cahersiveen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Ring of Kerry, in Ireland.
Is January the best time to visit the Ring of Kerry?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Ring of Kerry due to the typically poor weather in Killarney.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June offering mostly pleasant weather in Killarney. On the other hand, the months of January, February, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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