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Pontypridd weather in January (Glamorgan, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Pontypridd in January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In January, Pontypridd typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 8°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 3°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Pontypridd in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 21 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 53 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

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

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

 

Pontypridd, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 8°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 69%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 109 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
HumidityHumidity 89% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 53 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 20% *  
Data from: Cardiff, the United Kingdom (22 KM, 13 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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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. 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.

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

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