January weather - Winter 2024 - Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Weather in January
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Average pressure in January
Average wind speed in January
Average humidity in January
Average rainfall in January
Average rainfall days in January
Average daylight in January
Average sunshine in January
Average sunshine days in January
Average UV index in January
Average cloud cover in January
Average visibility in January

A view of the Road Town in the British Virgin Islands from the Mount Sage National Park in Tortola

Weather in January

In Road Town, the advent of the new year sees a moderate shift in weather from the colder months toward a warmer tropical climate. January experiences some wet days, but skies typically clear as the day progresses. Winds often freshen in the afternoon, bringing in a chill but also helping to alleviate the heat. The mornings have a serene calmness, often disrupted by a brief downpour later in the day. The highest temperature for the month peaks at 26.3°C (79.3°F), while the lowest falls to 25.3°C (77.5°F), creating a comfortable range for outdoor activities.

Temperature

Entering January, Road Town's average high-temperature reads a still warm 26.3°C (79.3°F), indicating a close resemblance to the previous month's climate. Nights in January exhibit a minor reduction to an average low temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January through March, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In January, in Road Town, the rain falls for 20.5 days. Throughout January, 35mm (1.38") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 262.1 rainfall days, and 835mm (32.87") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 17:53. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 18:11 AST.

Sunshine

In Road Town, British Virgin Islands, the average sunshine in January is 7.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Road Town are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index in Road Town, British Virgin Islands, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in January translates into this advice:
Implement precautions and maintain sun safety methods. Avoidance of sunburn is demanded. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.

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Frequently asked questions

What are January temperatures in Road Town?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Road Town, is 26.3°C (79.3°F) and the average low-temperature is 25.3°C (77.5°F).

What is the least humid month in Road Town?

January through March, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the least humid months in Road Town.

What is the average humidity in January in Road Town?

In January, the average relative humidity in Road Town, British Virgin Islands, is 75%.

How much does it rain in Road Town in January?

In Road Town, British Virgin Islands, during January, the rain falls for 20.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 35mm (1.38") of precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Road Town have in January?

The average day length in January in Road Town, British Virgin Islands, is 11h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Road Town?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 17:53. On the last day of the month, in Road Town, British Virgin Islands, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 18:11 AST.

How many hours of sunshine does Road Town have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Road Town, British Virgin Islands, is 7.8h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Road Town?

The months with the highest UV index in Road Town, British Virgin Islands, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Road Town?

The months with the lowest UV index in Road Town are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Road Town?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

26.9°C 80.4°F

26.3°C 79.3°F

25.9°C 78.6°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

24.9km/h 15.5mph

24.7km/h 15.3mph

24.5km/h 15.2mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

5.8

7.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Average high temperature in January: 26.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (28.9°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and March (25.9°C).

Average low temperature in January: 25.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (27.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (24.7°C).

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Average pressure in January
Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Average pressure in January: 1016.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1016.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1012.7mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Average wind speed in January: 23.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (24.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (18.2km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Average humidity in January: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March, October and December (75%).

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Average rainfall in January
Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Average rainfall in January: 35mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are August and October (113mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (28mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Average rainfall days in January: 20.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (24.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (17.5 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Average daylight in January: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 0min).

Average sunshine in January: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Average sunshine days in January: 5.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (7.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (1.7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).

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Average cloud cover in January
Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Average cloud cover in January: 37

The months with the most cloud cover are May, July and August (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in January
Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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January weather forecast
Road Town, British Virgin Islands

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