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Weather in January in Gwent

Planning a journey to Gwent this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What is the weather like in Gwent in January?

Gwent is a region in the United Kingdom. January in Gwent generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C and nighttime temperatures around 2°C in Abergavenny. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Monmouth with an average of 70 mm to high rainfall in Rhymney with 109 mm.

Average sunshine

Abergavenny experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 59 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 Gwent in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Gwent climate page.

Where to go in Gwent in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Gwent 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 Gwent?

Abergavenny

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

Abergavenny
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
<<   December December
<<  
9°C 
3°C 
53 hours 
91 mm 
19 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
2°C 
59 hours 
84 mm 
20 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
2°C 
75 hours 
75 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Abergavenny

Newport

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

Newport
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
<<   December December
<<  
9°C 
3°C 
49 hours 
93 mm 
19 days 
poor 
January January
9°C 
3°C 
53 hours 
84 mm 
20 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
3°C 
78 hours 
74 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Newport

Monmouth

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

Monmouth
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
<<   December December
<<  
9°C 
3°C 
53 hours 
77 mm 
18 days 
poor 
January January
9°C 
3°C 
59 hours 
70 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
2°C 
75 hours 
62 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Monmouth

Usk

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

Usk
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
<<   December December
<<  
9°C 
3°C 
53 hours 
88 mm 
18 days 
poor 
January January
9°C 
3°C 
59 hours 
80 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
3°C 
75 hours 
71 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Usk

Chepstow

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

Chepstow
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
<<   December December
<<  
9°C 
3°C 
53 hours 
79 mm 
18 days 
poor 
January January
9°C 
3°C 
59 hours 
73 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
3°C 
75 hours 
64 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Chepstow

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

Is January the best time to visit Gwent?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Gwent with often poor weather in Abergavenny.

On average, the best time to visit Gwent is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Abergavenny. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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