Merthyr Tydfil weather in January (Glamorgan, United Kingdom)

What does the weather outlook for Merthyr Tydfil look like in January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

January in Merthyr Tydfil generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 8°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 2°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Merthyr Tydfil in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 114 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 21 days.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 53 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Merthyr Tydfil. July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November 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 Merthyr Tydfil climate page with graphs.

 

Merthyr Tydfil, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 114 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Sunshine 53 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 20% *  

Data from: Cardiff, the United Kingdom (38 KM, 24 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

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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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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