YES! you should visit ireland in january!

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There is never a bad time to visit Ireland!

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the weather

Plan your clothing for the weather and you'll be grand!

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January days are shorter. The average January day is 8 hours and 15 minutes. Sunrise around 8:20am Sunset around 5:40pm

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Perfect for cozy evenings by a warm fire

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or lively evenings in a pub.

Some sites may have reduced hours.

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Bonus: fewer tourists at popular attractions means you can experience more!

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also in January

Start Planning! Ireland in January

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YES! you should visit ireland in january!

There is never a bad time to visit Ireland!

And January is a terrific time to visit - as long as you keep a few things in mind!

the weather

January is wet and chilly with temperatures in the upper 30s and lower 40s (Fahrenheit)

Plan your clothing for the weather and you'll be grand!

January days are shorter. The average January day is 8 hours and 15 minutes. Sunrise around 8:20am Sunset around 5:40pm

DAYLIGHT HOURS

Perfect for cozy evenings by a warm fire

Perfect for cozy evenings by a warm fire

or lively evenings in a pub.

Some sites may have reduced hours.

ATTRACTIONS

Bonus: fewer tourists at popular attractions means you can experience more!

also in January

Temple Bar TradFest in Dublin!

Start Planning! Ireland in January

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