Shannon weather in January (Clare, Ireland)

Looking to travel to Shannon in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Shannon generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 10°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 4°C. This month often claims the chilliest averages of the year.

Shannon in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 21 days of rain.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 48 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 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 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 Shannon in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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