Cardiff in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Cardiff in january 2025
The weather in Cardiff in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 12.2cm
Weather at 6am
41°F
Cloudy
33% of time
24%
23%
10%
Weather at 12pm
47°F
Cloudy
37% of time
27%
22%
9%
Weather at 6pm
43°F
Cloudy
35% of time
25%
23%
11%
Weather at 3am
43°F
22%
22%
21%
20%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Cardiff in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Cardiff in january.
The climate of Cardiff in january is very bad
In january in Cardiff, the climate is wet (with 2.6in of rainfall over 4 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 3in of rainfall over 6 days.
The climate is quite more than very fresh in this location the month of january. Plan to cover you well! The thermometer averaged maximum of 47°F. The seasonal minimum is 41°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Cardiff is 45°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Cardiff in the month of january with a maximum record of 56°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 23°F in 2010. You can expect to have about 4 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 13% of time.
In january in Cardiff, the days on average last 08:22. Sunrise is at 08:11 and sets at 16:33.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Cardiff in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the past years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 56°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 23°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 46°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 27km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (14%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.9in (2012) | ||||
| Snowfall | 12.2cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 89% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.98km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 58% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:11 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:33 | ||||
| Length of day | 08:22 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Cardiff in january 2024:
45°F to 50°F
50°F to 54°F
49°F to 50°F
43°F to 47°F
40°F to 47°F
40°F to 45°F
36°F to 40°F
34°F to 40°F
32°F to 38°F
34°F to 40°F
34°F to 41°F
40°F to 41°F
34°F to 40°F
36°F to 43°F
32°F to 38°F
31°F to 38°F
34°F to 40°F
31°F to 41°F
32°F to 41°F
41°F to 45°F
47°F to 54°F
47°F to 54°F
45°F to 54°F
47°F to 52°F
47°F to 52°F
41°F to 54°F
40°F to 47°F
41°F to 50°F
49°F to 54°F
45°F to 50°F
38°F to 50°F
Map: other cities in Wales in january
Cities near Cardiff:
| Barry in january | very bad weather |
| Merthyr Tydfil in january | very bad weather |
| Porthcawl in january | very bad weather |
| Brecon Beacons (National Park) in january | very bad weather |
| Swansea in january | bad weather |
| Llanelli in january | very bad weather |
| Llandrindod Wells in january | very bad weather |
| Carmarthen in january | very bad weather |
| Newtown in january | very bad weather |
| Aberystwyth in january | very bad weather |
| Pembrokeshire in january | bad weather |
| Haverfordwest in january | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Cardiff
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Weather data for Cardiff in january:
Weather data for Cardiff for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Cardiff. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Cardiff 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 Cardiff.