Wexford County Weather in January

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

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Rosslare Wexford Gorey Enniscorthy

Planning a getaway to Wexford County, Ireland this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Wexford County in January

Wexford County, Ireland is a region in Ireland. January in Wexford County generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) in Wexford.

To explore the conditions in Wexford County, Ireland in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bunclody with an average of 80 mm (3.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Rosslare with 98 mm (3.9 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during January. Wexford receives roughly 60 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore Wexford County by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Wexford County - and find the best time to visit. (based on Rosslare)

January10°C (50°F) February10°C (50°F) March10°C (50°F) April11°C (52°F) May13°C (55°F) June16°C (61°F) This monthJuly17°C (63°F) August18°C (64°F) September17°C (63°F) October15°C (59°F) November13°C (55°F) December11°C (52°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Wexford County in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 Wexford County

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

Temperature range in Wexford County (January)

Precipitation variation in Wexford County (January)

Wexford

In January Wexford generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
54 hours
60 hours
76 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Wexford →

Rosslare

In January Rosslare generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
54 hours
60 hours
76 hours
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Rosslare →

Gorey

In January Gorey generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
54 hours
60 hours
76 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Gorey →

Enniscorthy

In January Enniscorthy generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
54 hours
60 hours
76 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Enniscorthy →

New Ross

In January New Ross generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
54 hours
60 hours
76 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in New Ross →

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Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rosslare 10°C (50°F) 7°C (45°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Wexford 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Gorey 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Enniscorthy 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
New Ross 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Kilmore Quay 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)

Wexford County weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Wexford County, Ireland in January?

Expect less favorable weather across Wexford County, Ireland in January. The popular destination of Wexford averages 10°C (50°F) by day and 6°C (43°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Wexford County, Ireland in January?

In Wexford, the average daytime high in January is 10°C (50°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 6°C (43°F).

Does Wexford County, Ireland get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Wexford County, Ireland during January, with Wexford averaging close to 94 mm (3.7 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Wexford County, Ireland?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Wexford County, Ireland due to the typically less favorable weather in Wexford.

Generally speaking, July and August provide very good weather in Wexford. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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