Sligo weather in January (Sligo County, Ireland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Sligo this January? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Sligo includes low temperatures and high rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 9°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 3°C. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

Sligo in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 119 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 23 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 45 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

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

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

 

Sligo, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 78%  

Precipitation 119 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 45 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (70 KM, 43 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?

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