County Donegal (Donegal)
January
Weather in County Donegal for January 2026
Your guide to County Donegal weather in January - trends and predictions
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The climate of County Donegal in January is quite snowy, averaging 12 snowy days.
According to County Donegal snow forecast for January 2026, no snow is expected until the end of the month.Until now, January 2026 in County Donegal has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of 5.7 °C (showing only a slight deviation of -0.5 °C).
Expect cooler weather in the next days in County Donegal with the forecast suggesting a temperature of 5.9 °C, lower than the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in County Donegal at the beginning of January is 5.1 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 7 °C by the end of January.
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Temperatures
8
Dry days
11
Rainy days
12
Snow days
6°/2°
Temperatures
22 km/h
Avg max wind
85 %
Avg humidity
County Donegal Weather January
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Temperatures trend during January in County Donegal
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January weather in County Donegal day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| 1 Jan. |  Light rain shower | 6° /1° | 7.7 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 2 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 5° /1° | 1.1 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 3 Jan. |  Light drizzle | 6° /2° | 1.9 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 4 Jan. | Light rain shower | 5° /0° | 3.6 mm | 0.6 cm | |
| 5 Jan. | Light rain shower | 4° /0° | 1.6 mm | 0.6 cm | |
| 6 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 6° /0° | 1.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 7 Jan. |  Sunny | 4° /-1° | 1.1 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 8 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 4° /0° | 0.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 9 Jan. | Sunny | 4° /-2° | 2.4 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 10 Jan. |  Mist | 4° /-1° | 2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 11 Jan. |  Partly cloudy | 7° /2° | 4.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 12 Jan. | Sunny | 7° /0° | 0.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 13 Jan. | Fog | 8° /4° | 3.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 14 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /2° | 2.7 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 15 Jan. |  Light snow showers | 6° /2° | 0.9 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 16 Jan. | Mist | 5° /0° | 2.2 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 17 Jan. |  Moderate or heavy snow showers | 6° /1° | 0.8 mm | 0.6 cm | |
| 18 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 6° /1° | 0.9 mm | 0.8 cm | |
| 19 Jan. |  Light freezing rain | 6° /1° | 4.2 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 20 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /2° | 1.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 21 Jan. | Light rain shower | 9° /1° | 6.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 22 Jan. | Light rain shower | 8° /3° | 3.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 23 Jan. | Light rain shower | 8° /3° | 11.3 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 24 Jan. | Light rain shower | 7° /2° | 11 mm | 2.5 cm | |
| 25 Jan. | Light rain shower | 7° /1° | 8.3 mm | 1.5 cm | |
| 26 Jan. |  Moderate rain | 6° /0° | 7.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 27 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /4° | 4.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 28 Jan. | Light rain shower | 9° /2° | 1.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 29 Jan. |  Cloudy | 6° /1° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 30 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /4° | 4.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 31 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /4° | 0.3 mm | 0 cm | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for County Donegal in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the County Donegal forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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County Donegal in January - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in County Donegal during January?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 6° and colder nights, dipping below 2°.
How much rainfall should be expected in County Donegal during January?
Significant rainfall exceeding 104.9 mm is expected in County Donegal during January, occurring over more than 11 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in County Donegal in January 2026?
County Donegal experiences an average snowfall of 10.995 cm during January, occurring over 12 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in County Donegal during January?
The average wind speed in County Donegal during January is 22 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
County Donegal snow forecast January 2026
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On average, County Donegal sees 12 snowy days during January, with approximately 11 cm of total snowfall.
January rainfall patterns in County Donegal
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Typically, County Donegal has 11 rainy days in January with a total of 104.9 mm of rainfall.
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