The climate of Athlone in January is humid. An average of 87 mm precipitation is recorded over 20 days. The situation is drier than the previous month: in December, the average recorded is 91 mm over 19 days.
Temperatures are cold in Athlone in January: expect warm clothing. The average maximum temperature reaches 7°C, while the minimum falls to about 3°C. The month's average temperature is 5°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Athlone in January: 14°C as a maximum in 2016 and -7°C as a minimum in 2010. Plan for about 6 days with temperatures below 0°, which is 19% of the month.
In January, the days last on average 08:05 in Athlone. The sun rises around 08:39 and sets around 16:44.
With very unfavorable weather, the month of January is generally not recommended for traveling to Athlone in Ireland.
In January, the most favorable activities in Athlone are: Gastronomy.
Some activities remain possible even if conditions are not optimal: Cultural visits and heritage.
By contrast, these activities are not recommended or are ill-suited in Athlone in January: Hiking and trekking and Nature and landscapes.