Rosslare weather in January (Wexford County, Ireland)

How is the weather in Rosslare in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Rosslare generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 10°C. But by evening, they drop to around 7°C.

Rosslare in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 19 days.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 60 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 Rosslare. August typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Rosslare, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Water Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 80%  

Windspeed 22 km/h  

Sunshine 60 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 27%  

Where to go in Ireland in January

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

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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 Rosslare in January?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 9°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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