Falmouth weather in January (Cornwall, United Kingdom)

How does the January weather in Falmouth compare to other months? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In January, Falmouth usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Winter occurs in January. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 11°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 6°C.

Precipitation

Falmouth in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 22 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 68 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 Falmouth. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Falmouth, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 72%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Sunshine 68 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Newquay, the United Kingdom (29 KM, 18 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

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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