Dún Laoghaire Weather in January

What's the weather like in Dún Laoghaire (Leinster) in January 2024?

The climate in Dún Laoghaire during January can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

January is in the winter in Dún Laoghaire and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

Dún Laoghaire weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 7.9°C 46.1°F
Nightly temperature 2.8°C 37°F
Average temperature 5.3°C 41.5°F
Daily sunshine 2.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 79 mm 3.1 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 8.9°C 48°F
Humidity 87%
Windspeed 24.1kph 15 mph

On average January is the 4th wettest month of the year in Dún Laoghaire with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Dún Laoghaire

Dún Laoghaire average temperature in January

January rainfall

Dún Laoghaire average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Dún Laoghaire 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 Dún Laoghaire in January 2024.

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Dún Laoghaire weather stats

Dún Laoghaire weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.8°C 65.8°F
Driest month: April 52mm 2ins
Sunniest month: May 6.8hrs
Coldest month: February 7.6°C 45.7°F
Wettest month: December 94mm 3.7ins
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