Wales weather in January 2024

7
7°C max day temperature
2
2 hours of sunshine per day
20
20 days with some rainfall
2
2°C min night temperature
8
8 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
104
104 mm of monthly rainfall
1
1 (Low) UV index
8
8°C sea temperature

Below are average maximum temperatures at popular destinations in Wales in January. Select a destination to see more weather parameters.

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The January weather guide for Wales (Cardiff) 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 cold is it in Wales in January?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 7°C in Cardiff, Wales in January, falling to 2°C at night.

How sunny is it in Wales in January?

There are normally 2 hours of bright sunshine each day in Cardiff, Wales in January - that's 20% of daylight hours.

Is the sea cold around Wales in January?

The average sea temperature around Cardiff, Wales in January is 8°C.

Does it rain in Wales in January?

There are usually 20 days with some rain in Cardiff, Wales in January and the average monthly rainfall is 104mm.

Wales January sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Wales in January 2024. Select a month to view Wales sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months. The Wales sunrise and sunset times shown below are for Cardiff.

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