Southampton weather in January (Hampshire, United Kingdom)

How does the January weather in Southampton compare to other months? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In January, Southampton typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Winter occurs in January. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 9°C, cooling off to about 4°C at night. January is characterized by some of the mildest temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Southampton in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Expect around 17 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 63 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Southampton. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Southampton, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Water Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 91%  

Sunshine 63 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 17%  

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

Temperatures

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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 10°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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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