Derry (Londonderry) in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Derry (Londonderry) in january 2026
The weather in Derry (Londonderry) in january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 51.2cm
Weather at 6am
40°F
Cloudy
41% of time
18%
12%
11%
Weather at 12pm
43°F
Cloudy
45% of time
21%
13%
7%
Weather at 6pm
40°F
Cloudy
42% of time
21%
13%
10%
Weather at 3am
40°F
19%
19%
18%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Derry (Londonderry) in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Derry (Londonderry) in january.
The climate of Derry (Londonderry) in january is very bad
The climate in january in Derry (Londonderry) is wet (with 2.4in of precipitation over 3 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in december there is an average of 2.2in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate is rather more than very fresh in that locality january. Bring warm clothes! Temperatures are up to 45°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 38°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Derry (Londonderry) is 41°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Derry (Londonderry) in january with a maximum record of 56°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 22°F in 2010. You need to prepare to have about 7 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 23% of the month.
On average, in Derry (Londonderry), the days of january last 07:48. Sunrise is at 08:45 and sunset is at 16:33.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Derry (Londonderry) in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 56°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 22°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 48°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 25km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1in (2021) | ||||
| Snowfall | 51.2cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 92% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.35km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 68% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 5 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:45 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:33 | ||||
| Length of day | 07:48 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Derry (Londonderry) in january 2025:
40°F to 43°F
31°F to 38°F
32°F to 40°F
29°F to 36°F
34°F to 38°F
34°F to 40°F
29°F to 36°F
27°F to 36°F
23°F to 34°F
25°F to 36°F
36°F to 38°F
32°F to 47°F
50°F to 52°F
45°F to 54°F
47°F to 54°F
38°F to 47°F
41°F to 49°F
43°F to 49°F
43°F to 49°F
45°F to 47°F
40°F to 45°F
34°F to 41°F
40°F to 43°F
40°F to 43°F
29°F to 40°F
29°F to 43°F
38°F to 43°F
43°F to 45°F
34°F to 43°F
32°F to 43°F
34°F to 45°F
Map: other cities in Northern Ireland in january
Cities near Derry (Londonderry):
| Strabane in january | very bad weather |
| Limavady in january | very bad weather |
| Castlerock in january | very bad weather |
| Portstewart in january | very bad weather |
| Coleraine in january | very bad weather |
| Omagh in january | very bad weather |
| Maghera in january | very bad weather |
| Portrush in january | very bad weather |
| Ballymoney in january | very bad weather |
| Magherafelt in january | very bad weather |
| Cookstown in january | very bad weather |
| Dromore in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
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Weather data for Derry (Londonderry) in january:
Weather data for Derry (Londonderry) for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Derry (Londonderry). There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Derry (Londonderry) can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Derry (Londonderry).