{"id":3896,"date":"2020-08-26T12:27:19","date_gmt":"2020-08-26T10:27:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/?p=3896"},"modified":"2020-08-26T12:27:22","modified_gmt":"2020-08-26T10:27:22","slug":"ireland-in-january","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/ireland-in-january\/","title":{"rendered":"Ireland in January"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:52.34375%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:65.111231687466%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:12.369791666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:150.37593984962%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:12.369791666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Ireland_in_January_Feature_Image-1024x536.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3897\" width=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Ireland_in_January_Feature_Image-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Ireland_in_January_Feature_Image-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Ireland_in_January_Feature_Image-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Ireland_in_January_Feature_Image.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201536%20804'%3E%3Crect%20width='1536'%20height='804'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3897 eager-load\" width=\"1536\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Ireland_in_January_Feature_Image.png\" height=\"804\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" loading=\"eager\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Ireland_in_January_Feature_Image-1024x536.png.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Ireland_in_January_Feature_Image-1024x536.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Ireland_in_January_Feature_Image-300x157.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Ireland_in_January_Feature_Image-768x402.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Ireland_in_January_Feature_Image.png.webp 1536w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption><em>This post may contain affiliate links, such as AirBnB. If you click on one of them, we might receive a small commission (at no extra cost to you).<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is January a good time to visit Ireland?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p><p>The weather in Ireland in January is usually quite mixed, so if you plan on seeing Ireland at its best, then this is probably not the month for you. There are however, many advantages to having an Ireland vacation in January, especially if your budget is tight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                <div class=\"ml-form-embed\" data-account=\"1451834:z8v5q8j9c3\" data-form=\"1342994:q3e2p6\">\n                <\/div>\n            \n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ireland in January Weather<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Cashel_Castle_Tipperary_Ireland_Brian_Morrison_Failte_Ireland-1024x667.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3901\" width=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Cashel_Castle_Tipperary_Ireland_Brian_Morrison_Failte_Ireland-1024x667.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Cashel_Castle_Tipperary_Ireland_Brian_Morrison_Failte_Ireland-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Cashel_Castle_Tipperary_Ireland_Brian_Morrison_Failte_Ireland-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Cashel_Castle_Tipperary_Ireland_Brian_Morrison_Failte_Ireland-1536x1000.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Cashel_Castle_Tipperary_Ireland_Brian_Morrison_Failte_Ireland.jpg 1843w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Cashel_Castle_Tipperary_Ireland_Brian_Morrison_Failte_Ireland-1024x667.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3901 lazyload\" width=\"1843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Cashel_Castle_Tipperary_Ireland_Brian_Morrison_Failte_Ireland-1024x667.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Cashel_Castle_Tipperary_Ireland_Brian_Morrison_Failte_Ireland-300x195.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Cashel_Castle_Tipperary_Ireland_Brian_Morrison_Failte_Ireland-768x500.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Cashel_Castle_Tipperary_Ireland_Brian_Morrison_Failte_Ireland-1536x1000.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Cashel_Castle_Tipperary_Ireland_Brian_Morrison_Failte_Ireland.jpg.webp 1843w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Cashel_Castle_Tipperary_Ireland_Brian_Morrison_Failte_Ireland.jpg\" height=\"1200\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption><em>January is a great time to explore Ireland&rsquo;s many ancient monuments including the stunning Rock of Cashel in County Tipperary. <br>Photo by Brian Morrison via Ireland&rsquo;s Content Pool<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The average temperature is between 3-8 &deg;C (37-46 &deg;F) and you should also expect at least some rain, with perhaps an occasional sprinkle of snow when visiting Ireland in January. For more detailed information about the <strong>weather in Ireland in January<\/strong>, including sections about the temperatures in Ireland in January and Dublin Ireland Weather in January <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/weather-in-ireland-in-january\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">read our longer post here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Short days tend to limit outdoor activities a little, but if you plan ahead with a suitable Ireland packing list, then your travel plans shouldn&rsquo;t be too badly affected!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to do in Ireland in January?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ireland vacation itineraries at this time of year are best geared more around city breaks and indoor activities. Particularly if it is your first time visiting Ireland, you want to make sure that you make the most of your precious Ireland vacation time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dublin, Galway and Cork have plenty of things to do at this time of year and are among some of the best places to visit in January.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/dublin-3-day-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Best-things-to-do-in-Dublin-Ireland-Call-to-action-1024x127.png\" alt=\"The best things to do in Dublin\" class=\"wp-image-2738\" width=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Best-things-to-do-in-Dublin-Ireland-Call-to-action-1024x127.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Best-things-to-do-in-Dublin-Ireland-Call-to-action-300x37.png 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Best-things-to-do-in-Dublin-Ireland-Call-to-action-768x95.png 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Best-things-to-do-in-Dublin-Ireland-Call-to-action.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Best-things-to-do-in-Dublin-Ireland-Call-to-action-1024x127.png.webp\" alt=\"The best things to do in Dublin\" class=\"wp-image-2738 lazyload\" width=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Best-things-to-do-in-Dublin-Ireland-Call-to-action-1024x127.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Best-things-to-do-in-Dublin-Ireland-Call-to-action-300x37.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Best-things-to-do-in-Dublin-Ireland-Call-to-action-768x95.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Best-things-to-do-in-Dublin-Ireland-Call-to-action.png.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Best-things-to-do-in-Dublin-Ireland-Call-to-action.png\" height=\"190\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/dublin-ireland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dublin<\/a><\/strong>, with its many museums, attractions and unusual things to do and see, is a great destination to explore in winter. Long evenings offer a great opportunity to get to sample traditional Irish music and while not the most authentic, <strong>Temple Bar<\/strong> offers live music nightly throughout the year. The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tradfest.ie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Temple Bar Tradfest<\/a><\/strong> also takes place in January.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cosy streets of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/galway-ireland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Galway<\/a><\/strong> have a lovely charm, particularly during the winter months and there are some great restaurants and pubs to explore. If the weather allows, then add <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.connemaranationalpark.ie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Connemara National Park<\/a><\/strong> to your itinerary. Even on a grey day, the beauty of this place is breathtaking!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/English_Market_Cork_Ireland_Tony_Pleavin_Tourism_Ireland-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"View of the the indoor English Market in Cork City, Ireland.\n\" class=\"wp-image-3903\" width=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/English_Market_Cork_Ireland_Tony_Pleavin_Tourism_Ireland-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/English_Market_Cork_Ireland_Tony_Pleavin_Tourism_Ireland-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/English_Market_Cork_Ireland_Tony_Pleavin_Tourism_Ireland-768x1155.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/English_Market_Cork_Ireland_Tony_Pleavin_Tourism_Ireland.jpg 798w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/English_Market_Cork_Ireland_Tony_Pleavin_Tourism_Ireland-681x1024.jpg.webp\" alt=\"View of the the indoor English Market in Cork City, Ireland.\n\" class=\"wp-image-3903 lazyload\" width=\"798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/English_Market_Cork_Ireland_Tony_Pleavin_Tourism_Ireland-681x1024.jpg.webp 681w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/English_Market_Cork_Ireland_Tony_Pleavin_Tourism_Ireland-200x300.jpg.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/English_Market_Cork_Ireland_Tony_Pleavin_Tourism_Ireland-768x1155.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/English_Market_Cork_Ireland_Tony_Pleavin_Tourism_Ireland.jpg.webp 798w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/English_Market_Cork_Ireland_Tony_Pleavin_Tourism_Ireland.jpg\" height=\"1200\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption><em>The English Market in Cork is a holiday for the senses. Be sure to visit when you are in the city! <br>Photo by Tony Pleavin, copyright Tourism Ireland via Ireland&rsquo;s Content Pool<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Food lovers looking for some trip ideas should add <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/cork-ireland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cork<\/a><\/strong> to their list of must-visit locations in January. The indoor <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.corkcity.ie\/en\/english-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">English Market<\/a> <\/strong>in the city center, is a lively place with mouthwatering local and international cuisine. Sample the food and the atmosphere to get the full experience!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kinsale<\/strong>, located a short distance outside the city in County Cork offers not only a wide array of gourmet restaurants, but also a charming harbor town with an impressive 17th century military fort, lovely beaches and some good surfing options (if you are willing to brave the cold January water temperature!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Longer day tour excursions and road trips along the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildatlanticway.com\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Wild Atlantic Way<\/strong> <\/a>coastal route or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ireland.com\/articles\/tripideas\/causeway-coastal-route\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Causeway Coastal<\/strong> <strong>Route<\/strong><\/a> in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/northern-ireland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Northern Ireland<\/a><\/strong> are generally better suited to the summer months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you want to explore the long beaches, stunning headlands and most famous attractions in almost relative solitude, then this is an excellent month to escape the crowds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Road conditions can be icy at this time of year, so take care on country roads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ireland&rsquo;s coast in winter, with mesmerizing waves from winter storms crashing and shaping the coastline, is also magnificent. If you do head to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cliffsofmoher.ie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Cliffs of Moher<\/a><\/strong>, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dingle-peninsula.ie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Dingle Peninsula<\/a><\/strong> or other headland areas, avoid straying too close to the edge. The gusts of wind can be unpredictable and catch you completely off guard!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Visiting Ireland in January?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Achill_Island_County_May_Garreth_McCormack-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Sunset off the coast of Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland.\" class=\"wp-image-3906\" width=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Achill_Island_County_May_Garreth_McCormack-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Achill_Island_County_May_Garreth_McCormack-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Achill_Island_County_May_Garreth_McCormack-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Achill_Island_County_May_Garreth_McCormack-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Achill_Island_County_May_Garreth_McCormack.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Achill_Island_County_May_Garreth_McCormack-1024x683.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Sunset off the coast of Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland.\" class=\"wp-image-3906 lazyload\" width=\"1800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Achill_Island_County_May_Garreth_McCormack-1024x683.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Achill_Island_County_May_Garreth_McCormack-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Achill_Island_County_May_Garreth_McCormack-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Achill_Island_County_May_Garreth_McCormack-1536x1024.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Achill_Island_County_May_Garreth_McCormack.jpg.webp 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Achill_Island_County_May_Garreth_McCormack.jpg\" height=\"1200\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption><em>This beautiful sunset off the coast of Achill Island is a great reminder that even on cold winter days, it is worth visiting the Irish coast. <br>Photo by Gareth McCormack via Ireland&rsquo;s Content Pool<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While January is not probably the best time to visit Ireland, you will still manage to explore and enjoy your trip very much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Ireland, hotels tend to have plenty of vacancies in January. The lower prices at this time of year and the long evenings make it very tempting to indulge in some luxury accommodation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of whether you would like a detoxing New Year break or a special castle hotel stay, this is a good time to get deals on some of Ireland&rsquo;s best hotels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cheaper flights and accommodation are among the best advantages for travelling at low season. This is definitely worth considering if you are travelling planning a transatlantic flight from the United States.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/what-is-ireland-known-for\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/What_is_Ireland_Known_For_Call_to_Action-1024x127.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3638\" width=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/What_is_Ireland_Known_For_Call_to_Action-1024x127.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/What_is_Ireland_Known_For_Call_to_Action-300x37.png 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/What_is_Ireland_Known_For_Call_to_Action-768x95.png 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/What_is_Ireland_Known_For_Call_to_Action.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/What_is_Ireland_Known_For_Call_to_Action-1024x127.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3638 lazyload\" width=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/What_is_Ireland_Known_For_Call_to_Action-1024x127.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/What_is_Ireland_Known_For_Call_to_Action-300x37.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/What_is_Ireland_Known_For_Call_to_Action-768x95.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/What_is_Ireland_Known_For_Call_to_Action.png.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/What_is_Ireland_Known_For_Call_to_Action.png\" height=\"190\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&rsquo;t forget to plan ahead and check travel guides in advance to make sure that the attractions that you want to visit are open and that you are not caught out with the wrong opening hours.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you interested in some more Ireland travel tips such as the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/best-time-to-visit-ireland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best time to go to Ireland, read our longer post<\/a><\/strong>. If you want to learn more about Ireland&rsquo;s weather in January,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/weather-in-ireland-in-january\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <strong>click to read our detailed post here<\/strong><\/a>. It also includes a section on the weather in Dublin in January.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still a little unsure of when to visit? Read the <strong>Ireland in February<\/strong> article to help you compare which month best suits your itinerary and budget.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is January a good time to visit Ireland? 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