Dublin weather in January

Dublin weather in January

De la neige à Dublin - © Roberto Dramatic view of the Ha ' Penny Bridge covered by snow against dense clouds. The Irish pedestrian overpass across the River Liffey provides a sense of community

Planning a trip to Dublin in January? Dublin’s temperatures in January are generally more pleasant than in December. The cold is easing to an average of 5 to 8°C degrees. But beware: although temperatures are milder, rainfall is also much heavier, with almost 20 days of precipitation! As you can see, January is not the ideal month for a trip to Ireland. But if you’re not afraid of getting wet, this could be the opportunity to experience a holiday with a difference!

What’s the weather like in Dublin in January?

Mild temperatures, but heavy rainfall

In Dublin in January, expect to get wet! This could be the adage that sums up the weather in the Irish capital! Although it’s not the worst month to plan a trip, it will clearly be a rainy period, prone to storms and even a few snow showers!

If that’s all right with you, we recommend that you pack sweaters, hats and a warm coat (with hood!), so you can experience Irish weather in style!

To find out more, here’s a quick overview of Dublin’s average January temperatures.

January averages in Dublin

Temperatures

Temperatures
Rainfall

Rainy days
Snow

Snow days
5°C / 8°C 20 days 1 day
Precipitation

Precipitation
Sunshine

Sunshine / d
41mm 4 hours


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