Barmouth weather in January (Gwynedd, United Kingdom)

What weather conditions can you expect in Barmouth this January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

During January, Barmouth usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. January is part of the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 8°C, while night temperatures can drop to 3°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Precipitation

Barmouth in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 144 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 21 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 33 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

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

 

Barmouth, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 144 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 33 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Bala, the United Kingdom (37 KM, 23 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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