Down County Weather in January

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

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Bangor Newcastle Rostrevor Hillsborough

Considering a trip to Down County, the United Kingdom this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Down County in January

Down County, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. January in Down County generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in Bangor.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Down County, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Banbridge with an average of 77 mm (3 in) to high rainfall in Bangor with 106 mm (4.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Bangor receives about 45 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Down County by month

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Best Places to Visit in Down County in January

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

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 Down County

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

Temperature range in Down County (January)

Precipitation variation in Down County (January)

Bangor

In January Bangor generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
39 hours
45 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bangor →

Newcastle

In January Newcastle generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°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)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
39 hours
45 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Newcastle →

Rostrevor

In January Rostrevor generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
39 hours
45 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Rostrevor →

Hillsborough

In January Hillsborough generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
39 hours
45 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hillsborough →

Warrenpoint

In January Warrenpoint generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
39 hours
45 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
77 mm (3 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Warrenpoint →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Down County, 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 Down County in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bangor 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Newcastle 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Rostrevor 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Hillsborough 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Warrenpoint 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Annalong 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 101 mm (4 in)

Down County weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Down County, the United Kingdom in January?

January in Down County, the United Kingdom brings poor weather. In Bangor, daytime temperatures are typically around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows hover near 5°C (41°F).

What is the average temperature in Down County, the United Kingdom in January?

Average temperatures in Down County, the United Kingdom during January range from a nighttime low near 5°C (41°F) to a daytime high around 9°C (48°F) in Bangor.

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

Bangor typically receives notable rainfall in January, about 106 mm (4.2 in) on average across Down County, the United Kingdom.

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

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

On average, the best time to visit Down County, the United Kingdom is in June, July, August and September with generally tolerable weather in Bangor. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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