Best time to visit Ireland in January
January is a less ideal time to visit Ireland — the country-average travel-comfort score is 53/100. The best months are June, August, July.
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Weather in Ireland in January
Typical weather across Ireland in January: average high 8.4°C, low 3.8°C, about 61.6 mm of rain, and 4.1 hours of sunshine per day. Among Ireland's cities, Dublin has the best weather in January (score 53/100, January climate details).
| Metric | Ireland avg | Best city (Dublin) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 53 | 53 |
| High / Low | 8.4° / 3.8° | 8.4° / 3.8° |
| Precipitation | 61.6 mm | 308 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Is January recommended?
January is not the best month to visit Ireland. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Ireland.
When to visit Ireland in other months
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