Alton Pancras weather in January (Dorset, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does January bring to Alton Pancras? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In January, Alton Pancras typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 9°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 3°C. With the most moderate temperatures of the year, January offers a break from extremes.

Precipitation

Alton Pancras in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 19 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 59 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Alton Pancras. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February 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 Alton Pancras climate page with graphs.

 

Alton Pancras, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 59 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Salisbury, the United Kingdom (52 KM, 32 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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