Bridgend weather in January (Glamorgan, United Kingdom)

How is January weather typically in Bridgend? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Bridgend includes low temperatures and high rainfall. January marks the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near 9°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 4°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Bridgend in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. Typically around 21 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 53 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 Bridgend. July typically offers 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 Bridgend climate page with graphs.

 

Bridgend, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Water Temperature 8°C *  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 117 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 53 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 20% *  

Data from: Cardiff, the United Kingdom (19 KM, 12 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

Temperatures

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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. With a water temperature of around 8°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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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