Waterford in January
4.4out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 4°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.
4°CAvg high
-2°CAvg low
10Rainy days (100 mm)
9:20 hDaylight
07:18Sunrise · 16:38 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 4°C
- Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -2°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.6 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C | -2°C | 100 mm | 10 | – | – | 4.4 |
| February | 4°C | -2°C | 89 mm | 9 | – | – | 4.6 |
| March | 6°C | 1°C | 120 mm | 10 | – | – | 4.9 |
| April | 10°C | 6°C | 106 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.7 |
| May | 15°C | 11°C | 89 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.5 |
| June | 20°C | 16°C | 94 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.5 |
| July | 24°C | 20°C | 77 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| August | 24°C | 20°C | 98 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
| September | 21°C | 17°C | 105 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.7 |
| October | 16°C | 12°C | 120 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.7 |
| November | 11°C | 7°C | 103 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.0 |
| December | 7°C | 2°C | 126 mm | 12 | – | – | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Waterford in January?
Daytime highs average 4°C and nights about -2°C.
When is the best time to visit Waterford?
The best months are July, August, September, June.