Waterford weather in January (Waterford County, Ireland)

Looking to travel to Waterford in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Waterford generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 10°C, while night temperatures can drop to 5°C. This time of year is characterized by the most temperate climate of all the months.

Waterford in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 60 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 Waterford. July and August 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 Waterford climate page with graphs.

 

Waterford, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 95 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 60 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 27% *  

* Data from: Rosslare, Ireland (53 KM, 32 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in January

Find out more about the weather in Ireland in January and which places have the best weather 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 Waterford in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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