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Weather in January in Dorset

Thinking about venturing to Dorset this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

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. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C and nighttime temperatures around 5°C in Bournemouth. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Dorset in January, check out the map below.

To explore the conditions in Dorset in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

Bournemouth experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 63 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Dorset climate page.

Where to go in Dorset in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Dorset on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our Dorset's climate page.

Popular destinations

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

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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
15°C 
9°C 
1,694 hours 
919 mm 
162 days 
poor 
10°C 
5°C 
63 hours 
90 mm 
17 days 
poor 
10°C 
5°C 
83 hours 
74 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Bournemouth

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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
15°C 
9°C 
1,674 hours 
930 mm 
168 days 
poor 
10°C 
5°C 
59 hours 
91 mm 
18 days 
poor 
10°C 
5°C 
76 hours 
75 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Weymouth

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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
15°C 
9°C 
1,674 hours 
839 mm 
164 days 
poor 
10°C 
5°C 
59 hours 
81 mm 
18 days 
poor 
10°C 
4°C 
76 hours 
67 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Poole

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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
15°C 
10°C 
1,694 hours 
915 mm 
163 days 
poor 
10°C 
6°C 
63 hours 
92 mm 
18 days 
poor 
10°C 
5°C 
83 hours 
74 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Swanage

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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
15°C 
8°C 
1,552 hours 
796 mm 
177 days 
poor 
10°C 
4°C 
59 hours 
71 mm 
19 days 
poor 
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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Dorset.

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