The sunniest places in Ireland in January
The sunniest place in Ireland in January is Kerry — Sunshine Score 5/100, around 9°C days and 138 mm of rain across the month, ahead of Connemara (5) and Inis Meáin (5). 10 destinations compared from long-term climate normals.
Chasing pure heat instead? Inis Meáin is Ireland's warmest in January at 9°C / 48°F average daytime highs.
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| # | Destination | Score | Day high | Rain | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kerry | 5 | 9° / 48°F | 138 mm | — |
| 2 | Connemara | 5 | 9° / 48°F | 134 mm | 9° |
| 3 | Inis Meáin | 5 | 9° / 48°F | 134 mm | 9° |
| 4 | Inis Oírr | 5 | 9° / 48°F | 134 mm | 9° |
| 5 | Inis Mór | 5 | 9° / 48°F | 134 mm | 9° |
| 6 | Cork | 0 | 8° / 46°F | 117 mm | 9° |
| 7 | Dublin | 0 | 7° / 45°F | 86 mm | 7° |
| 8 | Shannon | 0 | 8° / 46°F | 104 mm | — |
| 9 | Donegal | 0 | 8° / 46°F | 143 mm | 8° |
| 10 | Charlestown | 0 | 6° / 43°F | 123 mm | — |
Worldwide instead? See where it's sunny in January or Europe's sunniest in January. For the hottest rather than the sunniest, the Ireland heat guide covers every month.