Taunton weather in January (Somerset, United Kingdom)

Interested in knowing the climate of Taunton in January? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

January in Taunton generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 9°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 3°C. With the most moderate temperatures of the year, January offers a break from extremes.

Precipitation

Taunton in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

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 Taunton. June, July and August typically offer 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 Taunton climate page with graphs.

 

Taunton, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 59 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Exeter, the United Kingdom (44 KM, 27 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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