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Cowes weather in January (Isle of Wight, United Kingdom)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Cowes during January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Cowes generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 10°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 5°C. Expect the coolest temperatures of the year during January.

Precipitation

Cowes in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 17 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 63 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Cowes. June, July, August and September 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 Cowes climate page with graphs.

 

Cowes, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 10°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 57%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 77 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 91% *  
SunshineSunshine 63 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 17% *  
Data from: Southampton, the United Kingdom (17 KM, 11 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. With a water temperature of around 10°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
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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