Shannon weather in January (Clare, Ireland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Shannon this January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of January in Shannon typically includes low temperatures and high rainfall. January is part of the winter season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 10°C. At night, it falls to around 4°C. This month often claims the chilliest averages of the year.

Precipitation

Shannon in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 21 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 48 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

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

 

Shannon, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 48 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Limerick, Ireland (18 KM, 11 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.

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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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Shannon.

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