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.

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 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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