Lyme Regis weather in January (Dorset, United Kingdom)

Is January a good time to explore Lyme Regis weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In January, Lyme Regis tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 10°C. But by evening, they drop to around 4°C. On average, January has the most moderate temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Lyme Regis in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 59 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Lyme Regis. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lyme Regis, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 59 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Exeter, the United Kingdom (42 KM, 26 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?

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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