Dundalk Weather in January

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

The climate in Dundalk during January can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

January is in the winter in Dundalk and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

Dundalk weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 7.6°C 45.7°F
Nightly temperature 2°C 35.6°F
Average temperature 4.8°C 40.6°F
Daily sunshine 1.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 87 mm 3.4 ins
Rainy days 19 days
Sea temperature 8.7°C 47.6°F
Humidity 89%
Windspeed 22kph 14 mph

On average January is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Dundalk with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Dundalk

Dundalk average temperature in January

January rainfall

Dundalk average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Dundalk 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 Dundalk in January 2024.

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Dundalk weather stats

Dundalk weather statistics
Hottest month: July 19.3°C 66.7°F
Driest month: July 55mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: May 6.3hrs
Coldest month: January 7.5°C 45.5°F
Wettest month: December 87mm 3.4ins
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