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Weather in January in Wiltshire

Considering a trip to Wiltshire 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 Wiltshire in January?

Wiltshire is a region in the United Kingdom. January in Wiltshire generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. In January, it is winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C and nighttime temperatures around 2°C in Swindon. 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 Highworth with an average of 66 mm to moderate rainfall in Fordingbridge with 79 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 60 hours of sunlight in Swindon. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

For a closer look at January's conditions in Wiltshire, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Wiltshire's yearly weather, check out our Wiltshire climate page.

Where to go in Wiltshire in January

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

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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 Wiltshire?

Swindon

In January Swindon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Swindon
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   December December
<<  
9°C 
3°C 
54 hours 
71 mm 
19 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
2°C 
60 hours 
67 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
2°C 
75 hours 
58 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Swindon

Bradford on Avon

In January Bradford on Avon 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.

Bradford on Avon
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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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 Bradford on Avon

Box

In January Box 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.

Box
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 
79 mm 
17 days 
poor 
January January
9°C 
3°C 
59 hours 
75 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
3°C 
75 hours 
65 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Box

Devizes

In January Devizes 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.

Devizes
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 
55 hours 
76 mm 
17 days 
poor 
January January
9°C 
3°C 
59 hours 
73 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
2°C 
76 hours 
63 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Devizes

Corsham

In January Corsham 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.

Corsham
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 
78 mm 
17 days 
poor 
January January
9°C 
3°C 
59 hours 
74 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
3°C 
75 hours 
64 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Corsham

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

Is January the best time to visit Wiltshire?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Wiltshire with often poor weather in Swindon.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Swindon. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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