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The weather in January is slightly colder than the previous month. January has average maximum temperatures of 9°C (47°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 26% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 2.2 hours of sunshine per day. It is not a good time for sunbathing in Dorset.
January has total rainfall of 1.7cm (0.7inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 17.9 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.
Sea temperatures are a cold 10°C (50°F). January is too cold for swimming in Dorset for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit. The sea temperature in January is marginally cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop slightly into February.
Consider visiting Dorset in the months of June, July, August, September, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for January.
No, January is not a good time for sunbathing in Dorset.
January has average maximum temperatures of 9°C (47°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 26% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 2.2 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 1.7cm (0.7inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 17.9 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.
More about January temperature and sunshine.
No, January is too cold for swimming in Dorset for any length of time, with the sea water at 10°C (50°F), unless you have a wetsuit.
More about January sea temperatures.
No, January is not a good time for a holiday in Dorset.
January has average maximum temperatures of 9°C (47°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 26% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 2.2 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 1.7cm (0.7inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 17.9 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much. It is not a good time for sunbathing in Dorset. Sea temperatures are a cold 10°C (50°F). January is too cold for swimming in Dorset for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
More about the January temperatures and sunshine.
No, Dorset is too cold for sunbathing in January.
The average maximum temperature in Dorset in January is 9°C (47°F). The average maximum temperature is 9°C (47°) in the previous month and 9°C (47°F) in the next month.
The average temperature in Dorset in January is 5°C (42°F). The average temperature is 5°C (41°F) in the previous month and 5°C (41°F) in the next month.
More info about the January temperatures and sunshine.
The average day light hours per day in Dorset in January are 8.5. The sunshine percentage is 26% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.
More about January sunshine.
The weather in January is slightly colder than the previous month. The average maximum temperature in Dorset in January is 9°C (47°F). The average maximum temperature is 9°C (47°F) in the previous month and 9°C (47°F) in the next month.
The average temperature in Dorset in January is 5°C (42°F). The average temperature is 5°C (41°F) in the previous month and 5°C (41°F) in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Dorset in January is 2°C (36°F). The minimum temperature is 2°C (35°F) in the previous month and 2°C (35°F) in the next month.
The days in January are marginally longer than the previous month and the days continue to get a bit longer into February. January has slightly more hours of sunshine than the previous month and hours of sunshine continue to rise into February. During January the average day light hours are 8.5 per day in Dorset. The sunshine percentage is 26% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.
The ultraviolet index in Dorset in January is typically 0.7 during January. An ultraviolet index reading of 0 to 2 indicates low danger from the sun's UV rays for the average person. Most people will be able to spend several hours in the sun with out a problem, however unprotected skin risks burning in less than 1 hour. Wear sunglasses on bright days. Only those that burn easily will need to apply sunscreen. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Dorset in January is 10.1°C (50.2°F) which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. The sea temperature in January is marginally cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop slightly into February.
January weather is slightly wetter than the previous month. January has a few more days of rain than the previous month. The average total rainfall in Dorset in January is 1.7cm (0.7inches) and on average there are 17.9 rainy days in January making it a wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Dorset in January is 6°C (43°F) which is a bit dry for some. The dew point is 7°C (44°F) in the previous month and 5°C (5°F) in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Dorset in January is typically 96.9%. The maximum relative humidity is 97.3% in the previous month and 96% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Dorset in January is typically 86.2%. The average relative humidity is 87.5% in the previous month and 83.4% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Dorset in January is typically 32KM/H (20MPH). The average maximum wind speed is 28KM/H (17MPH) in the previous month and 28KM/H (17MPH) in the next month.
The average wind speed in Dorset in January is typically 17KM/H (11MPH). The average wind speed is 15KM/H (9MPH) in the previous month and 15KM/H (10MPH) in the next month.
The average wind direction in Dorset in January is from the West.
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