Sherborne weather in January (Dorset, United Kingdom)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Sherborne during January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

January in Sherborne generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Winter occurs in January. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 9°C. At night, it falls to around 3°C. January is characterized by some of the mildest temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Sherborne in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 59 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Sherborne. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Sherborne, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 59 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Salisbury, the United Kingdom (52 KM, 32 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.

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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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