Portland weather in January (Dorset, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Portland as January approaches? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Portland includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January marks the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 10°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 6°C.

Precipitation

Portland in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 99 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 18 days of 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 Portland. August generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Portland, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 99 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 59 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Salisbury, the United Kingdom (74 KM, 46 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Portland.

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