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Weather in January in Sligo County

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

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. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Sligo County in January, check out the map below. 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.

For a closer look at conditions across Sligo County, refer to the map below.

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

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 45 hours of sunshine in Sligo. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit 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 details.

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Ireland, check out our Sligo County's climate page.

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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
14°C 
7°C 
1,114 hours 
1349 mm 
246 days 
9°C 
3°C 
45 hours 
119 mm 
23 days 
poor 
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
13°C 
8°C 
1,114 hours 
1464 mm 
247 days 
9°C 
5°C 
45 hours 
136 mm 
24 days 
poor 
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
14°C 
7°C 
1427 mm 
248 days 
9°C 
4°C 
130 mm 
23 days 
poor 
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
14°C 
7°C 
1,114 hours 
1290 mm 
245 days 
9°C 
3°C 
45 hours 
114 mm 
23 days 
poor 
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
14°C 
7°C 
1,114 hours 
1295 mm 
244 days 
9°C 
3°C 
45 hours 
114 mm 
23 days 
poor 
9°C 
3°C 
60 hours 
109 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Riverstown

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Sligo County, in Ireland.

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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Sligo County.

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