Isle of Man Weather in January

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

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Douglas Port Erin Castletown Laxey

Thinking about venturing to Isle of Man, the United Kingdom this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Isle of Man in January

Isle of Man, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. January in Isle of Man generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) in Douglas.

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

Precipitation

January is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 106 mm (4.2 in) in Douglas.

Explore Isle of Man by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Isle of Man — and find the best time to visit. (based on Douglas)

January10°C (50°F) February9°C (48°F) March9°C (48°F) April10°C (50°F) May13°C (55°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly16°C (61°F) August17°C (63°F) September17°C (63°F) October15°C (59°F) November12°C (54°F) December11°C (52°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Isle of Man in January

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

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 Isle of Man

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

Temperature range in Isle of Man (January)

Precipitation variation in Isle of Man (January)

Douglas

In January Douglas generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
126 mm (5 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Douglas →

Port Erin

In January Port Erin generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
122 mm (4.8 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Port Erin →

Castletown

In January Castletown generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
125 mm (4.9 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Castletown →

Laxey

In January Laxey generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
122 mm (4.8 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Laxey →

Ramsey

In January Ramsey generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ramsey →

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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 Isle of Man in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Douglas 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Port Erin 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Castletown 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Laxey 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Ramsey 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)

Isle of Man weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Isle of Man, the United Kingdom in January?

January in Isle of Man, the United Kingdom brings poor weather. In Douglas, daytime temperatures are typically around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime lows hover near 6°C (43°F).

What is the average temperature in Isle of Man, the United Kingdom in January?

Average temperatures in Isle of Man, the United Kingdom during January range from a nighttime low near 6°C (43°F) to a daytime high around 10°C (50°F) in Douglas.

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

Douglas typically receives notable rainfall in January, about 106 mm (4.2 in) on average across Isle of Man, the United Kingdom.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Isle of Man, the United Kingdom?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Douglas, January may not be the ideal time to visit Isle of Man, the United Kingdom.

On average, the best time to visit Isle of Man, the United Kingdom is in June, July, August and September with generally tolerable weather in Douglas. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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