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Waterville weather in January (Kerry, Ireland)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Waterville this January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

January in Waterville generally includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 10°C. But by evening, they drop to around 6°C. January is typically the month with the mildest temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Waterville in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 164 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 24 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 44 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Waterville. May, June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Waterville, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 10°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 80%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 164 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 24 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 44 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 19% *  
Data from: Valentia, Ireland (12 KM, 7 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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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

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