Sturminster Newton weather in January (Dorset, United Kingdom)

Is Sturminster Newton a good destination in January, weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Sturminster Newton generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 9°C, cooling off to about 3°C at night. This month is marked by the mildest temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Sturminster Newton in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. On average, there are about 18 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 59 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

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

 

Sturminster Newton, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 59 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Salisbury, the United Kingdom (39 KM, 24 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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