Minehead weather in January (Somerset, United Kingdom)

What can you expect from the weather in Minehead during January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Minehead typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 9°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 5°C.

Minehead in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 22 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 53 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Minehead. August typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Minehead, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 8°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 72%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 102 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 22 days  
HumidityHumidity 89% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 53 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 20% *  
* Data from: Cardiff, the United Kingdom (23 KM, 14 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.

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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 Minehead in January?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 8°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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