Westport weather in January (Mayo, Ireland)

Planning a trip to Westport in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Westport generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. January is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 9°C, while nights can cool down to about 4°C. This time of year is characterized by the most temperate climate of all the months.

Westport in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 127 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 24 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 45 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 Westport. May, June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Westport, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 80%  

Precipitation 127 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 45 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

* Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (36 KM, 22 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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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 Westport 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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