Aberystwyth weather in January (Dyfed, United Kingdom)

What is the weather forecast for Aberystwyth in January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Aberystwyth includes low temperatures and high rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 9°C, cooling down at night to around 4°C. This month tends to bring the coldest weather of the year, so be sure to pack enough warm clothing to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Aberystwyth in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 133 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 21 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 33 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Aberystwyth. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Aberystwyth, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 133 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 33 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Bala, the United Kingdom (64 KM, 39 Miles).

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.

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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.

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

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