Shaftesbury weather in January (Dorset, United Kingdom)

What does the weather outlook for Shaftesbury look like in January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Shaftesbury typically includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 9°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 3°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Precipitation

Shaftesbury in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 18 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 59 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Shaftesbury. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Shaftesbury climate page with graphs.

 

Shaftesbury, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 59 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Salisbury, the United Kingdom (29 KM, 18 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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