Weather in January in Wales
Thinking about venturing to Wales this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Wales in January?
Wales is a region in the United Kingdom. January in Wales generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. January is a winter month.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 4°C in Cardiff. 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 Wales in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Cardiff with an average of 105 mm to high rainfall in Swansea with 133 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 53 hours of sunlight in Cardiff. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Wales climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our Wales's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 2 most popular destinations in Wales?
Cardiff
In January Cardiff generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Swansea
In January Swansea generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Wales, in the United Kingdom.
Is January the best time to visit Wales?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Cardiff, January may not be the ideal time to visit Wales.
Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Cardiff. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Wales.
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