12 January 2012 Last updated at 15:33

In pictures: January proves to be a month for all seasons

A windy day at Murlough Bay photographed by John Shaw

Rhododendrons are flowering in Lesley Wilson's garden - in January!

Spectacular waves at Ballintoy Harbour taken by Sheila Blane

The River Lagan at night by Gary Hamilton

More wild weather, this time at Ramore Head, Portrush, taken by Amanda Killen

Reflections in the Lagan at Minnowburn Beeches, near Shaws Bridge, Belfast by Des Maltby

Heather Flanigan took this photo on Tyrella Beach on New Year's Day

Anne Kelly witnessed this glorious sunrise over Knocklayde, near Ballycastle

Snowdrops - a more expected sight at this time of year - by Kenny Allen

Breaking waves turn into a cloud of spray on the north coast, by Deirdre Gregg

A purple haze over Lough Shannagh in the Mournes by Richard Finnegan

High tide at Ballycastle by Anne Kelly

Heather Flanigan also sent in this image of wind-sculpted trees near Tyrella Beach

A rainbow over White Rocks on the North Coast, by Paul Turley

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