Ilminster weather in January (Somerset, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Ilminster this January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Ilminster generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 9°C, cooling off to about 3°C at night. With moderate temperatures, January stands out as the chilliest month of the year.

Precipitation

Ilminster in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. On average, there are about 19 days with rain during this month.

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 Ilminster. June, July, August and September 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 Ilminster climate page with graphs.

 

Ilminster, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 59 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Exeter, the United Kingdom (49 KM, 30 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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