Swanage weather in January (Dorset, United Kingdom)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Swanage during January? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Swanage includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 10°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 6°C.

Precipitation

Swanage in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 63 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 Swanage. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November 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 Swanage climate page with graphs.

 

Swanage, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 91% *  

Sunshine 63 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 17% *  

Data from: Southampton, the United Kingdom (51 KM, 31 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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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