Dorset in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Dorset in january 2025
The weather in Dorset in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
bad weather 8.7cm
Weather at 6am
47°F
Cloudy
32% of time
23%
21%
14%
Weather at 12pm
47°F
Cloudy
34% of time
22%
21%
15%
Weather at 6pm
47°F
Cloudy
31% of time
24%
21%
16%
Weather at 3am
47°F
24%
22%
21%
21%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Dorset in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Dorset in january.
The climate of Dorset in january is bad
the weather in Dorset in january is wet (with 4.3in of rainfall over 8 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 4.5in of rainfall over 8 days.
The climate is rather cold around this city this month. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! The high seasonal norm is 49°F. The seasonal minimum is 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Dorset is 47°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Dorset in the month of january with a maximum record of 56°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 29°F in 2010.
On this month of january, day length in Dorset is generally 08:29. The sun rises at 08:05 and sets at 16:34.
With a bad climate, january is not the best time to go in this locality.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Dorset in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 56°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 29°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 34km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (25%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.4in (2021) | ||||
| Snowfall | 8.7cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 86% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.1km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 59% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:05 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:34 | ||||
| Length of day | 08:29 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Dorset in january 2024:
41°F to 52°F
49°F to 56°F
49°F to 50°F
41°F to 47°F
38°F to 45°F
36°F to 43°F
34°F to 40°F
29°F to 38°F
32°F to 36°F
31°F to 38°F
29°F to 41°F
34°F to 41°F
31°F to 40°F
31°F to 41°F
29°F to 36°F
27°F to 38°F
34°F to 38°F
25°F to 40°F
29°F to 40°F
40°F to 45°F
45°F to 52°F
45°F to 54°F
45°F to 56°F
47°F to 52°F
50°F to 52°F
41°F to 54°F
38°F to 47°F
43°F to 52°F
52°F to 54°F
45°F to 50°F
36°F to 50°F
Map: other cities in England in january
Cities near Dorset:
| Weymouth in january | bad weather |
| Isle of Portland in january | bad weather |
| Bournemouth in january | bad weather |
| Stonehenge in january | very bad weather |
| Exmouth in january | very bad weather |
| Bath in january | very bad weather |
| Southampton in january | very bad weather |
| Exeter in january | very bad weather |
| Isle of Wight in january | bad weather |
| Torquay in january | bad weather |
| Bristol in january | very bad weather |
| Paignton in january | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
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Weather data for Dorset in january:
Weather data for Dorset for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Dorset. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Dorset can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Dorset.