Wicklow County Weather in January

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

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Bray Laragh Avoca Rathdrum

Thinking about venturing to Wicklow County, Ireland this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Wicklow County in January

Wicklow County, Ireland is a region in Ireland. January in Wicklow County generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) in Bray. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Wicklow County, Ireland. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Blessington with an average of 76 mm (3 in) to moderate rainfall in Wicklow with 94 mm (3.7 in).

Average sunshine

Many places experience limited sunshine during this period. Bray receives around 56 hours of sunlight. If you prefer more sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations.

Explore Wicklow County by month

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Best Places to Visit in Wicklow County in January

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

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 Wicklow County

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

Temperature range in Wicklow County (January)

Precipitation variation in Wicklow County (January)

Bray

In January Bray 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 poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
51 hours
56 hours
71 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bray →

Laragh

In January Laragh 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
92 mm (3.6 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Laragh →

Avoca

In January Avoca 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 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
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
51 hours
56 hours
71 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Avoca →

Rathdrum

In January Rathdrum 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
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
51 hours
56 hours
71 hours
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Rathdrum →

Arklow

In January Arklow 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 poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°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
94 mm (3.7 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Arklow →

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

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bray 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Laragh 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Avoca 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Rathdrum 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Arklow 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Wicklow 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)

Wicklow County weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, Wicklow County, Ireland generally has poor weather conditions. Bray sees daytime temperatures near 9°C (48°F), with nights cooling to roughly 4°C (39°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Bray peak at roughly 9°C (48°F) in January, dropping to about 4°C (39°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Wicklow County, Ireland during January, with Bray averaging close to 84 mm (3.3 in).

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Bray, January may not be the ideal time to visit Wicklow County, Ireland.

On average, the best time to visit Wicklow County, Ireland is in July and August with generally pleasant weather in Bray. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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