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Valentia weather in January (Ireland)

What does the weather outlook for Valentia look like in January? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Valentia includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 10°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 6°C. Expect the coolest temperatures of the year during January.

Precipitation

Valentia in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 163 mm for the month. This month experiences about 24 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 44 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 Valentia. May, June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Valentia, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 81%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 163 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 24 days  
HumidityHumidity 78%  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 44 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 19%  

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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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. 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
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Valentia.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Ireland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Ireland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.