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Tintagel weather in January (Cornwall, United Kingdom)

Will it be warm or cold in Tintagel this January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Tintagel usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 10°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Tintagel in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 21 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 68 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Tintagel. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Tintagel, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 71%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 111 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
SunshineSunshine 68 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Newquay, the United Kingdom (36 KM, 22 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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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