January is a very cold and very rainy time for sunbathing in Channel Islands, and not recommended. January is too cold for swimming in Channel Islands for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit. Consider visiting Channel Islands in the months of June, July, August, September, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for January.
The average maximum temperature in Channel Islands in January is 9°. The average maximum temperature is 9° in the previous month and 8° in the next month.
The average temperature in Channel Islands in January is 7°. The average temperature ranges is 7° in the previous month and 6° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Channel Islands in January is 6°. The minimum temperature is 6° in the previous month and 5° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Channel Islands in January are 8.6 and there are 2.4 hours of sunshine per day on average during January making it not a particularly sunny month.
The ultraviolet index in Channel Islands in January is typically 0.9 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 Channel Islands in January is 10.2° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.
The average total rainfall in Channel Islands in January is 0.7cm and on average there are 21.6 rainy days in January making it a very wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Channel Islands in January is 7° which is a bit dry for some. The dew point is 7° in the previous month and 6° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Channel Islands in January is typically 94.7%. The maximum relative humidity is 93.5% in the previous month and 93.8% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Channel Islands in January is typically 84.7%. The average relative humidity is 82.3% in the previous month and 83% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Channel Islands in January is typically 36kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 37kmh in the previous month and 33kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Channel Islands in January is typically 25kmh. The average wind speed is 25kmh in the previous month and 23kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Channel Islands in January is from the West-Southwest.
