Cranborne weather in January (Dorset, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Cranborne as January approaches? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Cranborne generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 9°C, cooling off to about 4°C at night. January often features the most temperate temperatures compared to other months.

Precipitation

Cranborne in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 18 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 59 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 Cranborne. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February 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 Cranborne climate page with graphs.

 

Cranborne, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 59 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Salisbury, 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.

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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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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