Somerset Weather in January

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

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Bath Bristol Weston-super-Mare Minehead

Thinking about venturing to Somerset, the United Kingdom this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Somerset in January

Somerset, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. January in Somerset generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Bath. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

To explore the conditions in Somerset, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hatch Beauchamp with an average of 67 mm (2.6 in) to high rainfall in Lynmouth with 115 mm (4.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in January. Bath sees roughly 59 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Somerset by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Somerset — and find the best time to visit. (based on Bath)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March12°C (54°F) April14°C (57°F) May17°C (63°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September19°C (66°F) October15°C (59°F) November12°C (54°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Somerset in January

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

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 Somerset

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

Temperature range in Somerset (January)

Precipitation variation in Somerset (January)

Bath

In January Bath generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
53 hours
59 hours
75 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
76 mm (3 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bath →

Bristol

In January Bristol generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
53 hours
59 hours
75 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
75 mm (3 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bristol →

Weston-super-Mare

In January Weston-super-Mare generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°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)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
49 hours
53 hours
78 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Weston-super-Mare →

Minehead

In January Minehead generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
49 hours
53 hours
78 hours
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
102 mm (4 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Minehead →

Wells

In January Wells generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°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)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
53 hours
59 hours
75 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
76 mm (3 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Wells →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Somerset, 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.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Somerset in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bath 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Bristol 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Weston-super-Mare 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Minehead 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Wells 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Yeovil 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)

Somerset weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Somerset, the United Kingdom in January?

In January, Somerset, the United Kingdom generally has poor weather conditions. Bath sees daytime temperatures near 9°C (48°F), with nights cooling to roughly 3°C (37°F).

What is the average temperature in Somerset, the United Kingdom in January?

In Bath, the average daytime high in January is 9°C (48°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 3°C (37°F).

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

Not particularly. Bath averages just 76 mm (3 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Somerset, the United Kingdom.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Somerset, the United Kingdom?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Bath, January may not be the ideal time to visit Somerset, the United Kingdom.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Bath. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

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