Buncrana Weather in January

What's the weather like in Buncrana (Ulster) in January 2024?

The climate in Buncrana during January can be summarized as cool and wet.

January is in the winter in Buncrana and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

Buncrana weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 6.7°C 44°F
Nightly temperature 1.6°C 34.8°F
Average temperature 4.1°C 39.4°F
Daily sunshine 1.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 121 mm 4.8 ins
Rainy days 23 days
Sea temperature 9.2°C 48.6°F
Humidity 89%
Windspeed 29.2kph 18 mph

On average January is the wettest month of the year in Buncrana with around 121mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.5 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Buncrana

Buncrana average temperature in January

January rainfall

Buncrana average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Buncrana average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Buncrana in January 2024.

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Buncrana weather stats

Buncrana weather statistics
Hottest month: July 16.8°C 62.2°F
Driest month: April 69mm 2.7ins
Sunniest month: May 6.3hrs
Coldest month: January 6.5°C 43.7°F
Wettest month: January 121mm 4.8ins
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