Somerset weather in January

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.

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.

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. 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

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 Somerset

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

Average weather in 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

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 

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

Average weather in 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

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 

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

Average weather in 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

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
<<  

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

Average weather in 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

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
<<  

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

Average weather in 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

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
<<  

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.