Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher in January
Little changes in Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher from December: highs stay near 47°F (9°C), lows near 42°F (6°C), and about 5.3 in (134 mm) of rain falls.
With a comfort score of 46/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cloud cover.
- Avg high
- 47°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 42°F (6°C)
- Rain
- 5.3 in (134 mm)
- Humidity
- 88%
- Cloud cover
- 75%
- Daylight
- ~7 h 51 min
- Comfort score
- 46/100 · Fair
What January feels like
Afternoons only reach about 47°F (9°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Lows average 42°F (6°C).
Expect regular rain: about 5.3 in (134 mm) falls in the month.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 75%.
It's breezy, with average winds near 14 mph (6.1 m/s) at ground level.
Only about 7 h 51 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around January
January is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are May – September.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, November – January.
- Comfort holds steady from December (46 → 46/100).
- Our Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way route recommends May – Sep, so January falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for January
- Insulated jackethighs only 47°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Windproof shellaverage wind 14 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher in January
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Wild Honey Inn
Michelin-starred pub restaurant in Lisdoonvarna with set menus of local produce.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 47°F.
McGann's Pub
Small pub up the road known for sessions and seafood chowder.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Homestead Cottage
Michelin-starred cottage restaurant near Doolin with a short tasting menu built on Clare produce.
Why now A cozy break on a 47°F day.
Poulnabrone Dolmen
Neolithic portal tomb on the bare limestone of the Burren.
Gus O'Connor's Pub
Fisher Street pub with trad music sessions nightly through the year.
Nearby in January
- Galway in January~22 mi · highs 46°F, 4.3 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, drier
- Connemara in January~42 mi · highs 48°F, 5.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Dublin in January~131 mi · highs 46°F, 3.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 46/100, held back mainly by cloud cover. The best months are May – September. Expect highs of 47°F (9°C) and 5.3 in (134 mm) of rain. Our Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way route recommends May – Sep, so January is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher in January?
Average highs are 47°F (9°C) and average lows 42°F (6°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher in January?
Yes: about 5.3 in (134 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 51.7 in (1313 mm).
What should I pack for Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher in January?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 47°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain), windproof shell (average wind 14 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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