Newtownabbey in January

4.7out of 10

Not the best time

Cold: highs around 7°C. Very wet: about 15 rainy days.

7°CAvg high
4°CAvg low
15Rainy days (79 mm)
7:34 hDaylight
08:46Sunrise · 16:20 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cold: highs around 7°C
  • Very wet: about 15 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±5.3 days)

What to wear and pack

  • A warm jacket
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in January varies a lot between years (±5.3 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

7° 4° J 8° 3° F 9° 4° M 11° 6° A 13° 8° M 16° 10° J 17° 12° J 17° 12° A 16° 11° S 13° 8° O 10° 6° N 8° 4° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 7°C4°C79 mm 15– – 4.7
February 8°C3°C65 mm 13– – 5.0
March 9°C4°C64 mm 14– – 5.1
April 11°C6°C65 mm 13– – 5.5
May 13°C8°C71 mm 14– – 5.8
June 16°C10°C78 mm 14– – 6.2
July 17°C12°C85 mm 15– – 6.2
August 17°C12°C85 mm 15– – 6.3
September 16°C11°C71 mm 13– – 6.3
October 13°C8°C89 mm 14– – 5.7
November 10°C6°C86 mm 14– – 5.2
December 8°C4°C84 mm 14– – 4.9

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Newtownabbey in January?

Daytime highs average 7°C and nights about 4°C.

When is the best time to visit Newtownabbey?

The best months are August, September, June, July.