Portsmouth weather in January (Hampshire, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Portsmouth this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Portsmouth typically includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 10°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 4°C.

Precipitation

Portsmouth in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 17 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 63 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 Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth climate page with graphs.

 

Portsmouth, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 91% *  

Sunshine 63 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 17% *  

* Data from: Southampton, the United Kingdom (25 KM, 15 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

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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