Dorset weather in January 2025

Expect 46°F daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 2 hours of sunshine per day in Dorset in January. Check more long-term weather averages for Dorset in January before you book your next holiday to Dorset in 2025/2026.

  • 46°F maximum daytime temperature in January in Dorset (Bournemouth)46
    46°F max day temperature
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • 17 days with some rainfall in January in Dorset (Bournemouth)17
    17 days with some rainfall
  • 36°F minimum night-time temperature in January in Dorset (Bournemouth)36
    36°F min night temperature
  • 9 hours of daylight per day in January in Dorset (Bournemouth)9
    9 hours of daylight per day
  • No heat & humidity in January in Dorset (Bournemouth)0
    No heat & humidity
  • 3.5 inches monthly rainfall in January in Dorset (Bournemouth)3.5
    3.5 inches of monthly rainfall
  • UV (maximum) index 1 (Low) in January in Dorset (Bournemouth)1
    1 (Low) UV index
  • 48°F sea temperature in January in Dorset (Bournemouth)48
    48°F sea temperature

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The January weather guide for Dorset (Bournemouth) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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How warm is it in Dorset in January?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 46°F in Bournemouth, Dorset in January, falling to 36°F at night.

How sunny is it in Dorset in January?

There are normally 2 hours of bright sunshine each day in Bournemouth, Dorset in January - that's 22% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around Dorset in January?

The average sea temperature around Bournemouth, Dorset in January is 48°F.

Does it rain in Dorset in January?

There are usually 17 days with some rain in Bournemouth, Dorset in January and the average monthly rainfall is 3.5 inches.

Dorset January sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Dorset in January 2025. Select a month to view Dorset sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months. The Dorset sunrise and sunset times shown below are for Bournemouth.

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Date Sunrise times Sunset times
Wednesday, 1st January 2025 08:09 16:13
Thursday, 16th January 2025 08:02 16:33
Friday, 31st January 2025 07:44 16:58

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