Isles of Scilly Weather in January

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

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Hugh Town

Are you planning a trip a to the Isles of Scilly, 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 the Isles of Scilly in January

The Isles of Scilly, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. January in the Isles of Scilly generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) in Hugh Town.

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

Precipitation

January is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 101 mm (4 in) in Hugh Town.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during January. Hugh Town receives roughly 60 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore the Isles of Scilly by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Isles of Scilly — and find the best time to visit. (based on Hugh Town)

January12°C (54°F) February11°C (52°F) March11°C (52°F) April12°C (54°F) May14°C (57°F) June16°C (61°F) This monthJuly18°C (64°F) August19°C (66°F) September18°C (64°F) October16°C (61°F) November14°C (57°F) December13°C (55°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Isles of Scilly in January

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

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 the Isles of Scilly

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in the Isles of Scilly, the United Kingdom?

Hugh Town

In January Hugh Town generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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December
January
February
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
60 hours
80 hours
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
101 mm (4 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Isles of Scilly, 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.

The Isles of Scilly weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Isles of Scilly, the United Kingdom in January?

the Isles of Scilly, the United Kingdom typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Hugh Town average around 12°C (54°F), and temperatures drop to about 9°C (48°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Isles of Scilly, the United Kingdom in January?

Daytime temperatures in Hugh Town peak at roughly 12°C (54°F) in January, dropping to about 9°C (48°F) overnight.

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

Yes, January tends to be a wetter month in the Isles of Scilly, the United Kingdom. Average rainfall in Hugh Town sits around 101 mm (4 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Isles of Scilly, the United Kingdom?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to the Isles of Scilly, the United Kingdom with often poor weather in Hugh Town.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July, August and September offering mostly pleasant weather in Hugh Town. On the other hand, the months of January and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Isles of Scilly.

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