Westmeath Weather in January

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

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Athlone Mullingar Kilbeggan Glasson

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

What to Expect in Westmeath in January

Westmeath, Ireland is a region in Ireland. January in Westmeath generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Athlone. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Westmeath, Ireland. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

For specific regional insights in Westmeath, Ireland, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kilbeggan with an average of 83 mm (3.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Glasson with 89 mm (3.5 in).

Explore Westmeath by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Westmeath — and find the best time to visit. (based on Athlone)

January9°C (48°F) February10°C (50°F) March11°C (52°F) April14°C (57°F) May16°C (61°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September18°C (64°F) October15°C (59°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Westmeath in January

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

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 Westmeath

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

Temperature range in Westmeath (January)

Precipitation variation in Westmeath (January)

Athlone

In January Athlone 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
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Athlone →

Mullingar

In January Mullingar 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
51 hours
56 hours
71 hours
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Mullingar →

Kilbeggan

In January Kilbeggan 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
89 mm (3.5 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kilbeggan →

Glasson

In January Glasson 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
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Glasson →

Castlepollard

In January Castlepollard 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)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
51 hours
56 hours
71 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 Castlepollard →

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

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Athlone 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Mullingar 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Kilbeggan 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Glasson 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Castlepollard 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Moate 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)

Westmeath weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Westmeath, Ireland typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Athlone average around 9°C (48°F), and temperatures drop to about 3°C (37°F) at night.

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

Athlone averages a daytime maximum of 9°C (48°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 3°C (37°F).

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

January is on the drier side in Westmeath, Ireland. Athlone averages only about 88 mm (3.5 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Westmeath, Ireland?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Westmeath, Ireland with often poor weather in Athlone.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Athlone. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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