South Downs National Park Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom in January.

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Arundel Midhurst Alfriston Petersfield

Considering a trip to South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in South Downs National Park in January

South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. January in South Downs National Park generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in Arundel.

To explore the conditions in South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Petersfield with an average of 71 mm (2.8 in) to moderate rainfall in Alfriston with 96 mm (3.8 in).

Explore South Downs National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in South Downs National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Arundel)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September19°C (66°F) October16°C (61°F) November13°C (55°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in South Downs National Park in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across South Downs National Park.

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 South Downs National Park

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in South Downs National Park (January)

Precipitation variation in South Downs National Park (January)

Arundel

In January Arundel generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°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)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Arundel →

Midhurst

In January Midhurst 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)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Midhurst →

Alfriston

In January Alfriston generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°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)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Alfriston →

Petersfield

In January Petersfield 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
54 hours
63 hours
83 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Petersfield →

East Meon

In January East Meon 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
54 hours
63 hours
83 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in East Meon →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in South Downs National Park, 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 South Downs National Park in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Arundel 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Midhurst 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Alfriston 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Petersfield 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
East Meon 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Cocking 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)

South Downs National Park weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom in January?

In January, South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom generally has poor weather conditions. Arundel sees daytime temperatures near 9°C (48°F), with nights cooling to roughly 5°C (41°F).

What is the average temperature in South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom in January?

In Arundel, the average daytime high in January is 9°C (48°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 5°C (41°F).

Does South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom during January, with Arundel averaging close to 85 mm (3.3 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom with often poor weather in Arundel.

On average, the best time to visit South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Arundel. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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