Poole weather in January (Dorset, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Poole during January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Poole typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 10°C. But by evening, they drop to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Poole in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 18 days with rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 59 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

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

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

 

Poole, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 59 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Salisbury, the United Kingdom (42 KM, 26 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.

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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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