Wexford weather in January (Wexford County, Ireland)

Is Wexford a good destination in January, weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In January, Wexford typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 10°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 6°C.

Precipitation

Wexford in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 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 Wexford. 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 Wexford climate page with graphs.

 

Wexford, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Water Temperature 9°C *  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 94 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 60 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 27% *  

* Data from: Rosslare, Ireland (12 KM, 8 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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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?

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 9°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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Wexford.

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