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Weather in January in Somerset

Considering a trip to Somerset 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 Somerset in January?

Somerset 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 and nighttime temperatures around 3°C 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.

Precipitation

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

Average sunshine

The city Bath usually sees around 59 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

Where to go in Somerset in January

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

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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

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

Bath

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

Bath
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
<<   December December
<<  
9°C 
3°C 
53 hours 
80 mm 
17 days 
poor 
January January
9°C 
3°C 
59 hours 
76 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
3°C 
75 hours 
67 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Bath

Bristol

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

Bristol
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
<<   December December
<<  
9°C 
3°C 
53 hours 
81 mm 
18 days 
poor 
January January
9°C 
3°C 
59 hours 
75 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
3°C 
75 hours 
67 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Bristol

Weston-super-Mare

In January Weston-super-Mare generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Weston-super-Mare
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
<<   December December
<<  
10°C 
4°C 
49 hours 
89 mm 
18 days 
poor 
January January
9°C 
4°C 
53 hours 
80 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
10°C 
4°C 
78 hours 
71 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Weston-super-Mare

Porlock

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

Porlock
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
<<   December December
<<  
10°C 
6°C 
49 hours 
126 mm 
21 days 
poor 
January January
9°C 
5°C 
53 hours 
107 mm 
22 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
5°C 
78 hours 
91 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Porlock

Minehead

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

Minehead
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
<<   December December
<<  
10°C 
6°C 
49 hours 
118 mm 
21 days 
poor 
January January
9°C 
5°C 
53 hours 
102 mm 
22 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
5°C 
78 hours 
87 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Minehead

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

Is January the best time to visit Somerset?

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

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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