Guernsey weather in January (Guernsey island, United Kingdom)

Looking to travel to Guernsey in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Guernsey generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 11°C, while night temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Guernsey in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 20 days of rain are anticipated.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 63 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Guernsey. July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Guernsey, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 109 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 63 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 22%  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Guernsey in January?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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