Brecon Beacons National Park - Bannau Brycheiniog Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Brecon Beacons National Park - Bannau Brycheiniog, the United Kingdom in January.

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Hay-on-Wye Brecon Crickhowell Llandovery

Planning a journey to the Brecon Beacons National Park - Bannau Brycheiniog, the United Kingdom this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Brecon Beacons National Park - Bannau Brycheiniog in January

The Brecon Beacons National Park - Bannau Brycheiniog, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. January in the Brecon Beacons National Park - Bannau Brycheiniog generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Hay-on-Wye. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in the Brecon Beacons National Park - Bannau Brycheiniog, the United Kingdom. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

To explore the conditions in the Brecon Beacons National Park - Bannau Brycheiniog, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hay-on-Wye with an average of 87 mm (3.4 in) to high rainfall in Llandovery with 137 mm (5.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Hay-on-Wye gets roughly 54 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore the Brecon Beacons National Park - Bannau Brycheiniog by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Brecon Beacons National Park - Bannau Brycheiniog — and find the best time to visit. (based on Hay-on-Wye)

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September18°C (64°F) October14°C (57°F) November10°C (50°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Brecon Beacons National Park - Bannau Brycheiniog in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Brecon Beacons National Park - Bannau Brycheiniog.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in the Brecon Beacons National Park - Bannau Brycheiniog

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in the Brecon Beacons National Park - Bannau Brycheiniog, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in the Brecon Beacons National Park - Bannau Brycheiniog (January)

Precipitation variation in the Brecon Beacons National Park - Bannau Brycheiniog (January)

Hay-on-Wye

In January Hay-on-Wye generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
49 hours
54 hours
76 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hay-on-Wye →

Brecon

In January Brecon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
49 hours
53 hours
78 hours
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Brecon →

Crickhowell

In January Crickhowell generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
49 hours
53 hours
78 hours
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Crickhowell →

Llandovery

In January Llandovery generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
49 hours
53 hours
78 hours
Monthly rainfall
144 mm (5.7 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
21 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Llandovery →

Talgarth

In January Talgarth generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
49 hours
53 hours
78 hours
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Talgarth →

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In our records: the United Kingdom January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in the United Kingdom in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in the United Kingdom dropped to -20°C (-4°F) in Birmingham on January 14, 1982.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Brecon Beacons National Park - Bannau Brycheiniog in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hay-on-Wye 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Brecon 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Crickhowell 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Llandovery 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)
Talgarth 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Sennybridge 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)

The Brecon Beacons National Park - Bannau Brycheiniog weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Brecon Beacons National Park - Bannau Brycheiniog, the United Kingdom in January?

January in the Brecon Beacons National Park - Bannau Brycheiniog, the United Kingdom brings poor weather. In Hay-on-Wye, daytime temperatures are typically around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime lows hover near 2°C (36°F).

What is the average temperature in the Brecon Beacons National Park - Bannau Brycheiniog, the United Kingdom in January?

In Hay-on-Wye, the average daytime high in January is 8°C (46°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 2°C (36°F).

Does the Brecon Beacons National Park - Bannau Brycheiniog, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Brecon Beacons National Park - Bannau Brycheiniog, the United Kingdom during January, with Hay-on-Wye averaging close to 87 mm (3.4 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Brecon Beacons National Park - Bannau Brycheiniog, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Brecon Beacons National Park - Bannau Brycheiniog, the United Kingdom due to the typically poor weather in Hay-on-Wye.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Hay-on-Wye. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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