Gwynedd weather in January
Are you planning a trip to Gwynedd in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Gwynedd in January?
Gwynedd is a region in the United Kingdom. January in Gwynedd generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. January falls during the winter season.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 7°C in Llandderfel to 10°C in Aberdaron. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Aberdaron and 2°C in Llandderfel. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Gwynedd. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Colwyn Bay with an average of 87 mm to heavy rainfall in Pistyll with 170 mm. The city Llandudno usually sees around 33 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.
For a closer look at January's conditions in Gwynedd, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Gwynedd's yearly weather, check out our Gwynedd climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Gwynedd?
Llandudno
In January Llandudno generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Betws-y-coed
In January Betws-y-coed 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.
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Criccieth
In January Criccieth 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.
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Conwy
In January Conwy 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.
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Dolgellau
In January Dolgellau generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Gwynedd, in the United Kingdom.
Is January the best time to visit Gwynedd?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Llandudno, January may not be the ideal time to visit Gwynedd.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly perfect weather in Llandudno. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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