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Penzance weather in January (Cornwall, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Penzance as January approaches? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of January in Penzance typically brings low temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 11°C. At night, they generally drop to 7°C.

Precipitation

Penzance in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 22 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 68 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Penzance. July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Penzance, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 74%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 106 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 22 days  
SunshineSunshine 68 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Newquay, the United Kingdom (46 KM, 28 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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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

Interested in more climate information?

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