Derry Weather in January

What's the weather like in Derry (N Ireland) in January 2024?

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

January is in the winter in Derry and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

Derry weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 6.3°C 43.3°F
Nightly temperature 0.9°C 33.6°F
Average temperature 3.6°C 38.5°F
Daily sunshine 1.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 130 mm 5.1 ins
Rainy days 23 days
Sea temperature 9.4°C 48.9°F
Humidity 91%
Windspeed 27kph 17 mph

On average January is the wettest month of the year in Derry with around 130mm 5.1 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 Derry

Derry average temperature in January

January rainfall

Derry average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Derry 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 Derry in January 2024.

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Derry weather stats

Derry weather statistics
Hottest month: July 17.2°C 63°F
Driest month: April 73mm 2.9ins
Sunniest month: April 5.3hrs
Coldest month: January 6.2°C 43.2°F
Wettest month: January 130mm 5.1ins
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