Roscommon weather in January (Roscommon County, Ireland)

Can you expect sunny skies in Roscommon in January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

January in Roscommon generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 9°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 3°C. January often features the most temperate temperatures compared to other months.

Precipitation

Roscommon in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 22 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 45 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Roscommon. July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Roscommon climate page with graphs.

 

Roscommon, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 72%  

Precipitation 96 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 45 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (53 KM, 32 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in January

Find out more about the weather in Ireland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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