Exmoor National Park Weather in January

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

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Lynton Porlock Exford Lynmouth

Planning a trip to Exmoor National Park, the United Kingdom this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Exmoor National Park in January

Exmoor National Park, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. January in Exmoor National Park generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

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

For a closer look at conditions across Exmoor National Park, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Dulverton with an average of 83 mm (3.3 in) to high rainfall in Lynmouth with 115 mm (4.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in January. Lynton sees roughly 53 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Exmoor National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Exmoor National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Lynton)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May14°C (57°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September18°C (64°F) October15°C (59°F) November12°C (54°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Exmoor National Park in January

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

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 Exmoor National Park

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

Temperature range in Exmoor National Park (January)

Precipitation variation in Exmoor National Park (January)

Lynton

In January Lynton 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
49 hours
53 hours
78 hours
Monthly rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lynton →

Porlock

In January Porlock 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
49 hours
53 hours
78 hours
Monthly rainfall
126 mm (5 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Porlock →

Exford

In January Exford 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
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
49 hours
53 hours
78 hours
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Exford →

Lynmouth

In January Lynmouth 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
49 hours
53 hours
78 hours
Monthly rainfall
138 mm (5.4 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lynmouth →

Wheddon Cross

In January Wheddon Cross 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
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
49 hours
53 hours
78 hours
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Wheddon Cross →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Exmoor National Park, 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 Exmoor National Park in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lynton 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Porlock 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Exford 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Lynmouth 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Wheddon Cross 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Dulverton 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)

Exmoor National Park weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Exmoor National Park, the United Kingdom in January?

Exmoor National Park, the United Kingdom typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Lynton average around 9°C (48°F), and temperatures drop to about 5°C (41°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Exmoor National Park, the United Kingdom in January?

Lynton averages a daytime maximum of 9°C (48°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 5°C (41°F).

Does Exmoor National Park, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in January?

Exmoor National Park, the United Kingdom sees substantial rainfall in January. Lynton typically averages about 115 mm (4.5 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Exmoor National Park, the United Kingdom?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Lynton, January may not be the ideal time to visit Exmoor National Park, the United Kingdom.

Generally speaking, July provides pleasant weather in Lynton. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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