Spiddal weather in January (Galway County, Ireland)

Is Spiddal a good destination in January, weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The month of January in Spiddal typically brings low temperatures and high rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 10°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 4°C. January is characterized by some of the mildest temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Spiddal in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 23 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 45 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Spiddal. June, July and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, 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 Spiddal climate page with graphs.

 

Spiddal, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 76%  

Precipitation 120 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 45 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

* Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (56 KM, 35 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

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