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Dundalk in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (wet, short days, many coastal places shut).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
8°C (46°F) / 2°C (36°F)
average high / low
Rain days
14
Crowds
Low
Ireland overall
Prices
Low
Ireland overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Dundalk

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (wet, short days, many coastal places shut).

Is another month better than January?

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • DundalkHighs around 8 °C (46 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 14 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Ireland overall
Low
Prices · Ireland overall
Low

Ireland overall: Short, wet, windy days; Dublin pubs and museums, not the coast.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Dundalk, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Avoid

    May: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 8 °C (46 °F)

    May: 15 °C (59 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 2 °C (36 °F)

    May: 6 °C (43 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 14

    May: 11 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jan: Low

    May: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: Low

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    May: 0

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (wet, short days, many coastal places shut).

May: Inside Dundalk's best window: May–Sep.

Dundalk: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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