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Bridgend weather in January (Highlands, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does January bring to Bridgend? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Bridgend includes low temperatures and high rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 6°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 0°C. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Bridgend in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 158 mm for the month. The month brings the heaviest rain of the year, often in intense bursts. Make sure to have a poncho to stay dry during the showers. Historically, the month has about 22 days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 40 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Bridgend. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase 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 TemperatureMin Temperature 0°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 74%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 158 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 22 days  
SunshineSunshine 40 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (35 KM, 22 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
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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