Cardiff weather in January (Wales, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Cardiff as January approaches? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Cardiff includes low temperatures and high rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 9°C. At night, they generally drop to 4°C. With moderate temperatures, January stands out as the chilliest month of the year.

Precipitation

Cardiff in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 53 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Cardiff. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cardiff climate page with graphs.

 

Cardiff, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Water Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 105 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 89%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 53 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 20%  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 8°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Cardiff.

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