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Caernarfon weather in January (Gwynedd, United Kingdom)

Is Caernarfon a good destination in January, weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Caernarfon generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 9°C, cooling off to about 4°C at night. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

Caernarfon in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 21 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 33 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Caernarfon. July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Caernarfon, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 70%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 125 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
SunshineSunshine 33 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Bala, the United Kingdom (51 KM, 32 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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