Donegal in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Donegal in january 2026
The weather in Donegal in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 107.7cm
Weather at 6am
41°F
Cloudy
28% of time
25%
12%
11%
Weather at 12pm
43°F
Moderate rain at times
29% of time
26%
16%
12%
Weather at 6pm
41°F
Moderate rain at times
28% of time
24%
16%
11%
Weather at 3am
41°F
30%
17%
14%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Donegal in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Donegal in january.
The climate of Donegal in january is very bad
In january in Donegal, the climate is wet (with 6.6in of rainfall over 11 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 6.5in of precipitation over 12 days.
The climate is quite cold in that area january. Do not forget to cover yourself! The high seasonal norm is 45°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 40°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Donegal is 43°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Donegal in the month of january with a maximum record of 56°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 22°F in 2015. You need to prepare to have about 4 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 13% of the month.
On average, in Donegal, the days of january last 07:52. Sunrise is at 08:46 and sets at 16:38.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Donegal in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements earlier years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 56°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 22°F (2015) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 48°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 53°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 27km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 6.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 11 day(s) (35%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.3in (2015) | ||||
| Snowfall | 107.7cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 91% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.29km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 69% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 5 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:46 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:38 | ||||
| Length of day | 07:52 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Donegal in january 2025:
40°F to 45°F
34°F to 40°F
38°F to 43°F
34°F to 36°F
36°F to 38°F
34°F to 40°F
34°F to 38°F
31°F to 36°F
31°F to 38°F
32°F to 38°F
36°F to 40°F
34°F to 47°F
50°F to 52°F
49°F to 54°F
47°F to 52°F
41°F to 47°F
45°F to 50°F
43°F to 50°F
45°F to 49°F
45°F to 49°F
43°F to 45°F
36°F to 47°F
41°F to 43°F
40°F to 49°F
31°F to 40°F
32°F to 43°F
41°F to 43°F
45°F to 47°F
38°F to 45°F
36°F to 45°F
40°F to 47°F
Map: other cities in Ireland in january
Cities near Donegal:
| Ballyshannon in january | very bad weather |
| Killybegs in january | very bad weather |
| Bundoran in january | very bad weather |
| Ballybofey in january | very bad weather |
| Dungloe in january | very bad weather |
| Gleann Cholm Cille in january | very bad weather |
| Streedagh Point in january | very bad weather |
| Letterkenny in january | very bad weather |
| Derrybeg in january | very bad weather |
| Sligo in january | very bad weather |
| Dunfanaghy in january | very bad weather |
| Buncrana in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
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Weather data for Donegal in january:
Weather data for Donegal for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Donegal. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Donegal can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Donegal.