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Weather in January in Glamorgan

Planning a getaway to Glamorgan this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Glamorgan in January?

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

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 4°C in Cardiff. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Glamorgan. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Penarth with an average of 96 mm to high rainfall in Crynant with 144 mm.

Average sunshine

Cardiff experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 53 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

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

Where to go in Glamorgan in January

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

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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

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

Cardiff

In January Cardiff generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Cardiff
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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10°C 
5°C 
49 hours 
119 mm 
19 days 
poor 
9°C 
4°C 
53 hours 
105 mm 
20 days 
poor 
9°C 
4°C 
78 hours 
90 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Cardiff

Merthyr Tydfil

In January Merthyr Tydfil generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Merthyr Tydfil
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
8°C 
2°C 
49 hours 
122 mm 
20 days 
poor 
8°C 
2°C 
53 hours 
114 mm 
21 days 
poor 
8°C 
2°C 
78 hours 
100 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Merthyr Tydfil

Bridgend

In January Bridgend generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Bridgend
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
10°C 
5°C 
49 hours 
130 mm 
20 days 
poor 
9°C 
4°C 
53 hours 
117 mm 
21 days 
poor 
9°C 
4°C 
78 hours 
98 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Bridgend

The Mumbles

In January The Mumbles generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

The Mumbles
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precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
10°C 
5°C 
49 hours 
150 mm 
20 days 
poor 
9°C 
5°C 
53 hours 
135 mm 
20 days 
poor 
9°C 
4°C 
78 hours 
110 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in The Mumbles

Barry

In January Barry generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Barry
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
10°C 
5°C 
49 hours 
115 mm 
19 days 
poor 
9°C 
4°C 
53 hours 
102 mm 
20 days 
poor 
9°C 
4°C 
78 hours 
88 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Barry

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

Is January the best time to visit Glamorgan?

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

On average, the best time to visit Glamorgan is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Cardiff. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be poor.

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