Machynlleth weather in January (Powys, United Kingdom)

Looking to travel to Machynlleth in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Machynlleth typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 8°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Machynlleth in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 128 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 21 days of rain.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 33 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 Machynlleth. June and July 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 Machynlleth climate page with graphs.

 

Machynlleth, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 128 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 33 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Bala, the United Kingdom (39 KM, 24 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Machynlleth in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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