Dublin vs York

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, York edges ahead as the better destination in January. York offers 4 hours of daily sunshine with only 12 rain days, while Dublin sees 4 sunshine hours and 13 rain days.

Dublin is on the cooler side at 8°C, requiring warmer clothing. York is cooler at 7°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, York is the stronger choice in January.

Dublin reaches an average high of 8°C (46°F) and drops to 4°C (39°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 4°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

York averages 7°C (45°F) for the high and 1°C (34°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.

Dublin receives approximately 70 mm of rainfall across 13 rain days during January. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

York sees 54 mm over 12 rain days. That makes York the drier option by 1 rain day and 16 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.