Bath weather in January (Somerset, United Kingdom)

What is the weather forecast for Bath in January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Bath generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 9°C, cooling down at night to around 3°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Bath in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 18 days this month are expected to have rain.

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 Bath. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bath, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 59 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Bristol, the United Kingdom (17 KM, 10 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

Interested in more climate information?

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