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Dorset weather in January

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

What is the weather like in Dorset in January?

Dorset is a region in the United Kingdom. January in Dorset generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. In January, it is winter.

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C and nighttime temperatures around 5°C in Bournemouth.

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Thorncombe with an average of 69 mm to moderate rainfall in Christchurch with 99 mm. The city Bournemouth usually sees around 63 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Dorset in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Dorset climate page.

Where to go in Dorset in January

Find the average weather conditions in January for the most popular destinations in Dorset on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Dorset

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Dorset?

Average weather in Bournemouth

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

Bournemouth
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
10°C 
6°C 
54 hours 
97 mm 
17 days 
poor 
January January
10°C 
5°C 
63 hours 
90 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
10°C 
5°C 
83 hours 
74 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Bournemouth

Average weather in Weymouth

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

Weymouth
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
11°C 
6°C 
55 hours 
99 mm 
17 days 
unpleasant 
January January
10°C 
5°C 
59 hours 
91 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
10°C 
5°C 
76 hours 
75 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Weymouth

Average weather in Poole

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

Poole
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
10°C 
5°C 
55 hours 
87 mm 
17 days 
poor 
January January
10°C 
5°C 
59 hours 
81 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
10°C 
4°C 
76 hours 
67 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Poole

Average weather in Swanage

In January Swanage generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Swanage
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
11°C 
7°C 
54 hours 
101 mm 
17 days 
poor 
January January
10°C 
6°C 
63 hours 
92 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
10°C 
5°C 
83 hours 
74 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Swanage

Average weather in Lyme Regis

In January Lyme Regis generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Lyme Regis
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
10°C 
5°C 
53 hours 
77 mm 
18 days 
poor 
January January
10°C 
4°C 
59 hours 
71 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
10°C 
4°C 
81 hours 
64 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Lyme Regis

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

Is January the best time to visit Dorset?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Bournemouth, January may not be the ideal time to visit Dorset.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Bournemouth. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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