January weather forecast
Kilkenny, Ireland

Expect winter temperatures in Kilkenny, Ireland to persist during January, as it represents the continuation of the colder part of the year. As the month transitions from December, the temperatures follow suit, ranging from the lowest temperature of 1.6°C (34.9°F) to a high of 8.2°C (46.8°F). The winter chill brings with it an influx of relative humidity, making the cold feel biting. Be prepared for minimal sunshine and reduced daylight hours. Yet, despite these cool and dark conditions, the charm of winter in Kilkenny persists, making it a wonderful time to explore the city's quaint and cozy indoor attractions.

Temperature

Kilkenny's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 8.2°C (46.8°F) to a low of 1.6°C (34.9°F).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 79.5%.

Rainfall

In Kilkenny, in January, during 13 rainfall days, 78mm (3.07") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kilkenny, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135 days and collects up to 857mm (33.74") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Kilkenny, Ireland, are January through May, November and December. The months with the most snowfall days are January and February, with an average of 3.6 snowfall days.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 8h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:40 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of January, in Kilkenny, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 5:11 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In Kilkenny, the average sunshine in January is 1.8h.

UV index

In Kilkenny, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 in January translates into these instructions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.