York vs Dublin

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.

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

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

York reaches an average high of 7°C (45°F) and drops to 1°C (34°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Dublin averages 8°C (46°F) for the high and 4°C (39°F) for the low, with a daily range of 4°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.

York receives approximately 54 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during January. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Dublin sees 70 mm over 13 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%.