Hampshire Weather in January

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

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Are you planning a trip a to Hampshire, the United Kingdom in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Hampshire in January

Hampshire, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. January in Hampshire generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) in Southampton. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Hampshire, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Eversley with an average of 62 mm (2.4 in) to moderate rainfall in New Milton with 98 mm (3.9 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during January. Southampton experiences about 63 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore Hampshire by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Hampshire — and find the best time to visit. (based on Southampton)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March12°C (54°F) April14°C (57°F) May17°C (63°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September20°C (68°F) October16°C (61°F) November12°C (54°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Hampshire in January

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

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 Hampshire

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

Temperature range in Hampshire (January)

Precipitation variation in Hampshire (January)

Southampton

In January Southampton 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
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
54 hours
63 hours
83 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
77 mm (3 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Southampton →

Portsmouth

In January Portsmouth generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°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)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
54 hours
63 hours
83 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Portsmouth →

Lymington

In January Lymington generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°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)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
54 hours
63 hours
83 hours
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lymington →

Winchester

In January Winchester generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
54 hours
63 hours
83 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Winchester →

Basingstoke

In January Basingstoke generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
54 hours
63 hours
83 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Basingstoke →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Southampton 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Portsmouth 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Lymington 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Winchester 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Basingstoke 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Lyndhurst 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)

Hampshire weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Hampshire, the United Kingdom in January?

Expect poor weather across Hampshire, the United Kingdom in January. The popular destination of Southampton averages 9°C (48°F) by day and 4°C (39°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Hampshire, the United Kingdom in January?

Average temperatures in Hampshire, the United Kingdom during January range from a nighttime low near 4°C (39°F) to a daytime high around 9°C (48°F) in Southampton.

Does Hampshire, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Southampton averages just 77 mm (3 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Hampshire, the United Kingdom.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Hampshire, the United Kingdom?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Hampshire, the United Kingdom with often poor weather in Southampton.

On average, the best time to visit Hampshire, the United Kingdom is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Southampton. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Hampshire.

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