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Devon Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Devon, the United Kingdom in January.

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Are you planning a trip a to Devon, the United Kingdom in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Devon in January

Devon, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. January in Devon generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in Torquay.

For specific regional insights in Devon, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Axminster with an average of 67 mm (2.6 in) to high rainfall in Hartland with 120 mm (4.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Torquay gets roughly 59 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Devon by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Devon — and find the best time to visit. (based on Torquay)

January10°C (50°F) February10°C (50°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May15°C (59°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September19°C (66°F) October16°C (61°F) November13°C (55°F) December11°C (52°F)
Best Time to Visit Devon →

Best Places to Visit in Devon in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Devon.

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 Devon

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Devon, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Devon (January)

Precipitation variation in Devon (January)

Torquay

In January Torquay generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
53 hours
59 hours
81 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Torquay →

Paignton

In January Paignton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
53 hours
59 hours
81 hours
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Paignton →

Ilfracombe

In January Ilfracombe generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
49 hours
53 hours
78 hours
Monthly rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
21 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ilfracombe →

Plymouth

In January Plymouth generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
60 hours
83 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Plymouth →

Bideford

In January Bideford generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
53 hours
59 hours
81 hours
Monthly rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
21 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bideford →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Devon, in the United Kingdom.

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 Devon in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Torquay 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Paignton 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Ilfracombe 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Plymouth 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Bideford 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Honiton 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)

Devon weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Devon, the United Kingdom in January?

Devon, the United Kingdom typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Torquay average around 10°C (50°F), and temperatures drop to about 5°C (41°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Devon, the United Kingdom in January?

Torquay averages a daytime maximum of 10°C (50°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 5°C (41°F).

Does Devon, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Torquay averages just 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Devon, the United Kingdom.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Devon, the United Kingdom?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Devon, the United Kingdom with often poor weather in Torquay.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Torquay. The weather in January and February, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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