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Weather in January in Sligo County

Planning a journey to Sligo County 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 Sligo County in January?

Sligo County is a region in Ireland. January in Sligo County generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 3°C in Sligo. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Gorteen with an average of 107 mm to high rainfall in Enniscrone with 136 mm.

Average sunshine

Sligo experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 45 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

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

Where to go in Sligo County in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Sligo County 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 Sligo County?

Sligo

In January Sligo 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.

Sligo
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
<<  
9°C 
3°C 
35 hours 
124 mm 
23 days 
poor 
January January
9°C 
3°C 
45 hours 
119 mm 
23 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
3°C 
60 hours 
115 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Sligo

Enniscrone

In January Enniscrone generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Enniscrone
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 
5°C 
35 hours 
149 mm 
23 days 
poor 
January January
9°C 
5°C 
45 hours 
136 mm 
24 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
10°C 
4°C 
60 hours 
126 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Enniscrone

Grange

In January Grange 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.

Grange
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
9°C 
4°C 
138 mm 
23 days 
poor 
January January
9°C 
4°C 
130 mm 
23 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
3°C 
123 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Grange

Tobercurry

In January Tobercurry 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.

Tobercurry
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
<<  
9°C 
4°C 
35 hours 
120 mm 
23 days 
poor 
January January
9°C 
3°C 
45 hours 
114 mm 
23 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
3°C 
60 hours 
109 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Tobercurry

Riverstown

In January Riverstown 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.

Riverstown
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
<<  
9°C 
3°C 
35 hours 
118 mm 
23 days 
poor 
January January
9°C 
3°C 
45 hours 
114 mm 
23 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
3°C 
60 hours 
109 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Riverstown

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Is January the best time to visit Sligo County?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Sligo County with often poor weather in Sligo.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide tolerable weather in Sligo. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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