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Wild Atlantic Way in January
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Wild Atlantic Way in January? Not the best window — aim for May.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 52.97°N 9.43°W
48°FMax temperature
64%Rainy days
4.0hSunshine / day

Wild Atlantic Way weather in January

❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
41°F – 48°F
🌧 Rainy days
64% of days
☀️ Sunshine
4.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
1.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (7.0/10)

Should you visit Wild Atlantic Way in January?

❌ Poor

✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.

❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.

🌧 Rain : ██████░░░░ 64%
🌡 Temperature : ██░░░░░░░░ 48°F
☀️ Sunshine : ███░░░░░░░ 4.0h/d

Our take: Wild Atlantic Way in January: 64% rain, 4.0h of sunshine. Better to wait for May.

Wild Atlantic Way in January by trip type

What to expect in January

Winter in Wild Atlantic Way is cool (9°F during the day). Days are short (4.0h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. With 64% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.

All months for Wild Atlantic Way

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
🌦️ January41°F48°F64%0.2in4.0h1.5/10
🌧️ February41°F50°F69%0.2in5.1h1.7/10
🌦️ March41°F50°F56%0.2in7.3h3.9/10
🌦️ April45°F54°F51%0.1in11.0h5.0/10
🌦️ May50°F59°F47%0.1in12.6h7.0/10
🌧️ June54°F61°F65%0.2in11.6h5.6/10
🌧️ July55°F63°F68%0.2in10.9h5.4/10
🌧️ August57°F63°F73%0.2in10.4h4.9/10
🌧️ September54°F61°F65%0.2in8.7h4.6/10
🌧️ October50°F57°F65%0.2in6.5h4.0/10
🌧️ November46°F52°F66%0.2in4.2h1.9/10
🌧️ December43°F50°F67%0.2in3.0h1.3/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Wild Atlantic Way averages 48°F, 64% rainy days and 4.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 1.5/10. See methodology →

January vs May (best month)

The best month is May (score 7.0/10). Difference:

FAQ — Wild Atlantic Way in January

Is January a good time to visit Wild Atlantic Way?
January is not recommended for Wild Atlantic Way (score 1.5/10). With 64% rainy days and 4.0h of sunshine, consider May (7.0/10) instead.
Does it rain a lot in Wild Atlantic Way in January?
Yes, 64% of days see rain in January. Plan some indoor activities as backup.

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