Weather in January in Glamorgan
Thinking about venturing to Glamorgan 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 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. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Glamorgan in January, check out the map below. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Glamorgan. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.For a closer look at conditions across Glamorgan, refer to the map below.
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 daysFor more details on the yearly climate, visit our Glamorgan climate page.
Where to go in Glamorgan in January
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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 Glamorgan's climate page.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gowerton
In January Gowerton 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.
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.
Interested in more climate information?
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