Powys weather in January

Considering a trip to Powys this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Powys in January?

Powys is a region in the United Kingdom. January in Powys generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. In January, it is winter.

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C and nighttime temperatures around 2°C in Abergavenny. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Llanymynech with an average of 73 mm to high rainfall in Abercraf with 140 mm. Abergavenny experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 59 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Powys in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Powys climate page.

Where to go in Powys in January

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

Popular destinations in Powys

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Powys?

Average weather in Abergavenny

In January Abergavenny generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Abergavenny

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

9°C 

3°C 

53 hours 

91 mm 

19 days 

poor 

January January

8°C 

2°C 

59 hours 

84 mm 

20 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

9°C 

2°C 

75 hours 

75 mm 

15 days 

poor 

Climate in Abergavenny

Average weather in Llandrindod Wells

In January Llandrindod Wells generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Llandrindod Wells

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

8°C 

2°C 

107 mm 

20 days 

poor 

January January

7°C 

2°C 

102 mm 

21 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

8°C 

1°C 

92 mm 

16 days 

poor 

Climate in Llandrindod Wells

Average weather in Hay-on-Wye

In January Hay-on-Wye generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Hay-on-Wye

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

8°C 

2°C 

49 hours 

92 mm 

19 days 

poor 

January January

8°C 

2°C 

54 hours 

87 mm 

20 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

8°C 

2°C 

76 hours 

78 mm 

15 days 

poor 

Climate in Hay-on-Wye

Average weather in Builth Wells

In January Builth Wells generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Builth Wells

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

8°C 

2°C 

112 mm 

20 days 

poor 

January January

7°C 

2°C 

106 mm 

21 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

8°C 

1°C 

96 mm 

16 days 

poor 

Climate in Builth Wells

Average weather in Brecon

In January Brecon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Brecon

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

8°C 

2°C 

49 hours 

118 mm 

20 days 

poor 

January January

7°C 

2°C 

53 hours 

111 mm 

21 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

8°C 

1°C 

78 hours 

99 mm 

16 days 

poor 

Climate in Brecon

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

Is January the best time to visit Powys?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Powys due to the typically poor weather in Abergavenny.

On average, the best time to visit Powys is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Abergavenny. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.