Isle of Wight Weather in January

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

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Shanklin Sandown Cowes Ventnor

Are you planning a trip a to Isle of Wight, 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 Isle of Wight in January

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

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in Shanklin.

To explore the conditions in Isle of Wight, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in East Cowes with an average of 76 mm (3 in) to moderate rainfall in Totland with 97 mm (3.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Shanklin receives about 63 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Isle of Wight by month

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

January10°C (50°F) February10°C (50°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August21°C (70°F) September19°C (66°F) October16°C (61°F) November13°C (55°F) December11°C (52°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Isle of Wight in January

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

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 Wight

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

Temperature range in Isle of Wight (January)

Precipitation variation in Isle of Wight (January)

Shanklin

In January Shanklin 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
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°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
95 mm (3.7 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Shanklin →

Sandown

In January Sandown 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
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°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
94 mm (3.7 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Sandown →

Cowes

In January Cowes 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)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
54 hours
63 hours
83 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
77 mm (3 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Cowes →

Ventnor

In January Ventnor generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate 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)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
54 hours
63 hours
83 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Ventnor →

Freshwater

In January Freshwater 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
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°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
105 mm (4.1 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Freshwater →

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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 Wight in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Shanklin 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Sandown 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Cowes 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Ventnor 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Freshwater 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Newport 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)

Isle of Wight weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Isle of Wight, the United Kingdom typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Shanklin average around 10°C (50°F), and temperatures drop to about 5°C (41°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Shanklin peak at roughly 10°C (50°F) in January, dropping to about 5°C (41°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Isle of Wight, the United Kingdom during January, with Shanklin averaging close to 86 mm (3.4 in).

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

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Isle of Wight, the United Kingdom with often poor weather in Shanklin.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Shanklin. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and November tend to be poor.

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