Swords weather in January (Dublin County, Ireland)

How's the weather trend in Swords as January approaches? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

During January, Swords usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 9°C. At night, they generally drop to 4°C. During this period, the city experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

Precipitation

Swords in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 18 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 56 hours of sun. It's 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 Swords. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February 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 Swords climate page with graphs.

 

Swords, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Water Temperature 10°C *  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 56 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 25% *  

* Data from: Dublin, Ireland (3 KM, 2 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. With a water temperature of around 10°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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