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Poole Weather in January
In Poole, January brings low daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), with nights cooling to 5°C (41°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall this month.
Rainfall in Poole in January
This month experiences about 18 days of rain according to historical data, averaging 81 mm (3.2 in). Rain falls on many days this month, but usually in relatively small amounts. A light waterproof is more useful than a heavy umbrella.
Temperature in Poole in January
Daytime highs in Poole in January reach 10°C (50°F), with nights around 5°C (41°F). January marks the winter season. Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. Nights drop to 5°C (41°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.
Sunshine in Poole in January
The month has fewer sunny days, with around 59 hours of sunshine.If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Poole. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
Poole Temperature in January
Min Temperature
5°C (41°F)
Max Temperature
10°C (50°F)
Chance of Rain
58%
Precipitation
81 mm (3.2 in)
Rainy days
18 days
Sunshine
59 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
*
* Data from: Salisbury, the United Kingdom (42 KM, 26 Miles).
Poole Weather by Month
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Daily Historical Temperatures
51-year average (1976-2026)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Poole typically stay consistent throughout January, with daily highs averaging around 10°C (50°F). Nights are cold, with lows around 2°C (36°F).
Average temperatures in January
Daily Historical Precipitation
51-year average (1976-2026)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average precipitation in January
Historical weather records for Poole in January
Browse day-by-day weather records for Poole spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Poole historical weather extremes in January
Our historical data for Poole spans 2000 to 2025, revealing these weather extremes.
- The hottest January day on record in Poole reached 14°C (57°F) (January 27, 2002).
- The coldest January day was on January 20, 2013, with a maximum of 0°C (32°F).
- Nighttime temperatures dropped to -9°C (16°F) on January 7, 2009, marking the coldest January night on record.
- Peak precipitation in January occurred on January 1, 2001, when 34 mm (1.3 in) of precipitation was measured.
Best Places 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. See all of the United Kingdom in January →
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
What to Wear in Poole in January
Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Poole in January. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.
What To Do in Poole in January
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Swimming4/10 -
Cycling4/10 -
Walking4/10 -
Camping4/10 -
Outdoor sports4/10
Poole 3-Day Forecast
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Where to go in January - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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