Dunster weather in January (Somerset, United Kingdom)

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

Temperatures

Typically, January in Dunster includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of winter. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 9°C. At night, they generally drop to 5°C.

Precipitation

Dunster in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 21 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 53 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 Dunster. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dunster, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Sunshine 53 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 20% *  

* Data from: Cardiff, the United Kingdom (25 KM, 15 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

Interested in more climate information?

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