Wales (Cardiff)
January
Weather in Wales for January 2027
Your guide to Wales weather in January - trends and predictions
Snowfall in Wales during January is quite rare, with fewer than 2 snowy days on average.
In general, the average temperature in Wales at the beginning of January is 7.3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 8.1 °C by the end of January.
The climate of Wales in January is notably wet, with an average of 13 rainy days, and a total of 117.8 mm of precipitation.
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Wales Weather January
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What’s the Weather Like in Wales This January?
Discover the average temperatures and weather trends across Wales’s cities this January.
Temperatures trend during January in Wales
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January weather in Wales day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| 1 Jan. |  Light rain | 9° /4° | 6.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 2 Jan. | Light rain | 7° /3° | 3.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 3 Jan. | Light rain | 7° /3° | 4.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 4 Jan. | Light rain | 6° /4° | 6.3 mm | 1.4 cm | |
| 5 Jan. | Light rain | 8° /3° | 4.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 6 Jan. |  Patchy rain possible | 8° /3° | 1.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 7 Jan. | Light rain | 6° /2° | 5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 8 Jan. |  Heavy rain at times | 5° /2° | 8.5 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 9 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 5° /2° | 1.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 10 Jan. |  Moderate or heavy rain shower | 6° /2° | 7.4 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 11 Jan. | Light rain | 7° /3° | 7.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 12 Jan. | Light rain | 8° /4° | 4.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 13 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /3° | 1.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 14 Jan. | Light rain | 8° /3° | 5.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 15 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /3° | 2.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 16 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 6° /2° | 1.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 17 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 6° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 18 Jan. |  Cloudy | 6° /2° | 0.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 19 Jan. |  Partly cloudy | 6° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 20 Jan. | Light rain | 7° /2° | 2.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 21 Jan. | Light rain | 8° /4° | 5.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 22 Jan. | Light rain | 8° /4° | 3.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 23 Jan. | Light rain | 8° /4° | 4.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 24 Jan. | Light rain | 8° /4° | 5.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 25 Jan. | Light rain | 8° /4° | 4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 26 Jan. | Light rain | 8° /4° | 7.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 27 Jan. | Light rain | 8° /3° | 5.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 28 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /3° | 0.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 29 Jan. | Light rain | 8° /5° | 2.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 30 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /3° | 1.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 31 Jan. | Light rain | 9° /4° | 3.3 mm | 0 cm | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Wales in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Wales forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Wales in January - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Wales during January?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 7° and colder nights, dipping below 3°.
How much rainfall should be expected in Wales during January?
Significant rainfall exceeding 117.8 mm is expected in Wales during January, occurring over more than 13 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Wales in January 2027?
Wales typically sees 2 cm of snowfall during January.
What are the typical wind conditions in Wales during January?
The average wind speed in Wales during January is 28 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
Wales snow forecast January 2027
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On average, Wales sees 1 snowy days during January, with approximately 2 cm of total snowfall.
January rainfall patterns in Wales
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Typically, Wales has 13 rainy days in January with a total of 117.8 mm of rainfall.
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