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Waterford weather in January (Waterford County, Ireland)

How does the January weather in Waterford compare to other months? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In January, Waterford usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 10°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 5°C. With the most moderate temperatures of the year, January offers a break from extremes.

Precipitation

Waterford in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 19 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 60 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright 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.

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Waterford, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 63%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 95 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 80% *  
SunshineSunshine 60 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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In January generally
poor weather
with low temperatures
and moderate monthly rainfall

More information

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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Ireland, check out our Waterford's climate page.

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
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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