Stranorlar weather in January (Donegal County, Ireland)

How's the weather trend in Stranorlar as January approaches? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Stranorlar tends to experience low temperatures and high rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 8°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

Stranorlar in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 24 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 50 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Stranorlar. May, July, August and September typically offer 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 Stranorlar climate page with graphs.

 

Stranorlar, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 78%  

Precipitation 117 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Sunshine 50 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Derry, Ireland (36 KM, 22 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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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