Preston weather in January (Dorset, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Preston this January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

January in Preston generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 10°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 5°C.

Precipitation

Preston in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 18 days will see 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 Preston. 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 Preston climate page with graphs.

 

Preston, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 59 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Salisbury, the United Kingdom (64 KM, 40 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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