Strangford weather in January (Down County, United Kingdom)

Is January a good time to explore Strangford weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Strangford typically includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 10°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 5°C.

Precipitation

Strangford in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 19 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 45 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

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

 

Strangford, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Sunshine 45 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

* Data from: Belfast, Ireland (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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