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St Ives weather in January (Cornwall, United Kingdom)

How does the January weather in St Ives compare to other months? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In January, St Ives tends to experience low temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 11°C, while nights can cool down to about 7°C.

Precipitation

St Ives in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 22 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 68 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit St Ives. July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

St Ives, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 75%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 102 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 22 days  
SunshineSunshine 68 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Newquay, the United Kingdom (36 KM, 22 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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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