Wool weather in January (Dorset, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Wool in January? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In January, Wool tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 10°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 5°C.

Precipitation

Wool in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of rain are anticipated.

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 Wool. 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 Wool climate page with graphs.

 

Wool, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 59 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Salisbury, the United Kingdom (53 KM, 32 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

Interested in more climate information?

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