Dolgellau weather in January (Gwynedd, United Kingdom)

Thinking of visiting Dolgellau in January? Check the weather first! Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Dolgellau typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 8°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 3°C. This month tends to bring the coldest weather of the year, so be sure to pack enough warm clothing to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Dolgellau in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 134 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 22 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 33 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Dolgellau. June and July typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dolgellau, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 72%  

Precipitation 134 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Sunshine 33 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Bala, the United Kingdom (26 KM, 16 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

Precipitation

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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

Interested in more climate information?

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