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Weather in January in Isle of Wight

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

What is the weather like in Isle of Wight in January?

Isle of Wight 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 and nighttime temperatures around 5°C in Shanklin. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Isle of Wight in January, check out the map below.

To explore the conditions in Isle of Wight 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 to moderate rainfall in Totland with 97 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 63 hours of sunshine in Shanklin. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For a more detailed look at Isle of Wight's conditions throughout the year, check out our Isle of Wight climate page.

Where to go in Isle of Wight in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Isle of Wight on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our Isle of Wight's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Isle of Wight?

Shanklin

In January Shanklin generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Shanklin
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
15°C 
10°C 
1,694 hours 
862 mm 
157 days 
poor 
January January
10°C 
5°C 
63 hours 
86 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
10°C 
5°C 
83 hours 
70 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Shanklin

Sandown

In January Sandown generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Sandown
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
15°C 
10°C 
1,694 hours 
858 mm 
156 days 
poor 
January January
10°C 
5°C 
63 hours 
85 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
10°C 
5°C 
83 hours 
70 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Sandown

Cowes

In January Cowes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Cowes
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
15°C 
9°C 
1,694 hours 
804 mm 
155 days 
poor 
January January
10°C 
5°C 
63 hours 
77 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
10°C 
4°C 
83 hours 
64 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Cowes

Ventnor

In January Ventnor generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Ventnor
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
15°C 
10°C 
1,694 hours 
872 mm 
159 days 
poor 
January January
10°C 
6°C 
63 hours 
88 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
10°C 
5°C 
83 hours 
71 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Ventnor

Freshwater

In January Freshwater generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Freshwater
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
15°C 
10°C 
1,694 hours 
961 mm 
159 days 
poor 
January January
10°C 
5°C 
63 hours 
96 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
10°C 
5°C 
83 hours 
78 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Freshwater

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

Is January the best time to visit Isle of Wight?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Isle of Wight 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.

Interested in more climate information?

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