Boscastle weather in January (Cornwall, United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in Boscastle for January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Boscastle typically includes low temperatures and high rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 10°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Boscastle in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. Expect around 21 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 68 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 Boscastle. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Boscastle, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 109 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 68 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Newquay, the United Kingdom (41 KM, 25 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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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