Wexford weather in January (Wexford County, Ireland)

Planning a trip to Wexford in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Wexford generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 10°C. But by evening, they drop to around 6°C.

Wexford in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 60 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 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 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 Wexford in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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