Wiltshire weather in January

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.

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.

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. 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

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 Wiltshire

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

Average weather in 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

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 

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

Average weather in 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

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 Bradford on Avon

Average weather in 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

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 

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

Average weather in 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

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 

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

Average weather in Warminster

In January Warminster 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.

Warminster

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 

55 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 

76 hours 

67 mm 

13 days 

poor 

Climate in Warminster

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.