Sturminster Newton weather in January (Dorset, United Kingdom)

Planning a trip to Sturminster Newton in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Sturminster Newton typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 9°C, while nights can cool down to about 3°C. This time of year is characterized by the most temperate climate of all the months.

Sturminster Newton in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. Typically around 18 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 59 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit 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 in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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