Wales weather in January
Planning a journey to Wales this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
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.
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.
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. The city Cardiff usually sees around 53 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Wales for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Wales climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 2 most popular destinations in Wales?
Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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.
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