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The Ring of Kerry weather in January

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

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.

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 3°C in Killarney. 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.

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. The city Killarney usually sees around 44 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

For a closer look at January's conditions in the Ring of Kerry, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the Ring of Kerry's yearly weather, check out our the Ring of Kerry climate page.

Where to go in the Ring of Kerry in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the the Ring of Kerry on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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.

Killarney
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
10°C 
4°C 
40 hours 
128 mm 
23 days 
poor 
January January
9°C 
3°C 
44 hours 
122 mm 
23 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
10°C 
3°C 
61 hours 
112 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Killarney

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.

Kenmare
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
10°C 
4°C 
40 hours 
138 mm 
23 days 
poor 
January January
9°C 
3°C 
44 hours 
132 mm 
23 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
10°C 
3°C 
61 hours 
120 mm 
20 days 
poor 
Climate in Kenmare

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.

Killorglin
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
10°C 
4°C 
40 hours 
136 mm 
23 days 
poor 
January January
10°C 
3°C 
44 hours 
129 mm 
23 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
10°C 
3°C 
61 hours 
120 mm 
20 days 
poor 
Climate in Killorglin

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.

Waterville
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
11°C 
6°C 
40 hours 
173 mm 
24 days 
poor 
January January
10°C 
6°C 
44 hours 
164 mm 
24 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
10°C 
6°C 
61 hours 
142 mm 
20 days 
poor 
Climate in Waterville

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.

Cahersiveen
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
11°C 
6°C 
40 hours 
170 mm 
24 days 
poor 
January January
10°C 
5°C 
44 hours 
162 mm 
24 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
10°C 
5°C 
61 hours 
141 mm 
20 days 
poor 
Climate in Cahersiveen

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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