Climate ▸Forecast ▸January ▸March ▸
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember

Weather in January in Powys

Planning a getaway to Powys this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

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. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C and nighttime temperatures around 2°C in Abergavenny. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Powys in January, check out the map below. 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.

For a closer look at conditions across Powys, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 59 hours of sunshine in Abergavenny. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Powys climate page.

Where to go in Powys in January

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

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
MarkerMarkerMarkerMarkerMarkerMarkerMarkerMarkerMarkerMarkerMarkerMarkerMarkerMarkerMarkerMarkerMarkerMarkerMarkerMarkerMarkerMarkerMarkerMarkerMarkerMarkerMarkerMarkerMarkerMarkerMarkerMarkerMarkerMarkerMarkerMarkerMarkerMarker
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).

Select a Month of Interest

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 Powys's climate page.

Popular destinations

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

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
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
<<  
14°C 
7°C 
1,631 hours 
959 mm 
196 days 
poor 
8°C 
2°C 
59 hours 
84 mm 
20 days 
poor 
9°C 
2°C 
75 hours 
75 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Abergavenny

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
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
13°C 
6°C 
1094 mm 
207 days 
7°C 
2°C 
102 mm 
21 days 
poor 
8°C 
1°C 
92 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Llandrindod Wells

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
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
<<  
14°C 
6°C 
1,514 hours 
975 mm 
198 days 
poor 
8°C 
2°C 
54 hours 
87 mm 
20 days 
poor 
8°C 
2°C 
76 hours 
78 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Hay-on-Wye

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
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
13°C 
6°C 
1138 mm 
208 days 
7°C 
2°C 
106 mm 
21 days 
poor 
8°C 
1°C 
96 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Builth Wells

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
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
<<  
13°C 
6°C 
1,573 hours 
1191 mm 
209 days 
7°C 
2°C 
53 hours 
111 mm 
21 days 
poor 
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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Powys.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to the United Kingdom? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in the United Kingdom.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.