Skibbereen Weather in January

What's the weather like in Skibbereen (Munster) in January 2024?

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

January is in the winter in Skibbereen and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

Skibbereen weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 8.7°C 47.7°F
Nightly temperature 3.7°C 38.7°F
Average temperature 6.2°C 43.2°F
Daily sunshine 1.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 154 mm 6.1 ins
Rainy days 22 days
Sea temperature 10.4°C 50.7°F
Humidity 89%
Windspeed 24.1kph 15 mph

On average January is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Skibbereen with around 154mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 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 Skibbereen

Skibbereen average temperature in January

January rainfall

Skibbereen average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Skibbereen 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 Skibbereen in January 2024.

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Skibbereen weather stats

Skibbereen weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.2°C 64.8°F
Driest month: June 71mm 2.8ins
Sunniest month: May 6.5hrs
Coldest month: February 8.5°C 47.3°F
Wettest month: December 158mm 6.2ins
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