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Wicklow weather in January (Wicklow County, Ireland)

How does the January weather in Wicklow compare to other months? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During January, Wicklow usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 9°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 5°C.

Precipitation

Wicklow in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 19 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 56 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

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

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

 

Wicklow, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 62%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 94 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 56 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 25% *  
Data from: Dublin, Ireland (52 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.

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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

Interested in more climate information?

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