January weather - Winter 2024 - Bristol, United Kingdom

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 snowfall in January
Average snowfall 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

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Weather in January

Bristol in January is typically characterised by moderate cold and frequent precipitation. The average high of January, with 7.2°C, indicates the one of the coldest months of the year. Occasional snow also adds to the wintery mood with 3mm of snow falling generally once during the month. Overcast skies dominate much time of this month maintaining a consistent cloud cover of 59%. Frequent rainfalls accompanied by strong winds make outdoor activities a bit challenging.

Temperature

Bristol's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 7.2°C and a low of 2.8°C.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Bristol are January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Bristol, United Kingdom, are January, April and September Rain falls for 10.3 days and accumulates 12mm of rain.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. In Bristol, during January, snow falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm of snow. Throughout the year, there are 5.3 snowfall days, and 9mm of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 8h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:57 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In Bristol, the average sunshine in January is 4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

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FAQ

What is the coldest time of year in Bristol?

January proves to be the coldest month in Bristol, United Kingdom, recording an average maximum temperature of 7.2°C and a minimum temperature of 2.8°C.

What is the average January temperature in Bristol?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Bristol, is 7.2°C, while the average low-temperature is 2.8°C.

What is the most humid month in Bristol?

January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are most humid months in Bristol.

What is the average humidity in January in Bristol?

In Bristol, United Kingdom, the average relative humidity in January is 88%.

What is the driest month in Bristol?

The months with the least rainfall in Bristol are January, April and September Rain falls for 10.3 days and accumulates 12mm of rain.

How much does it rain in Bristol in January?

In Bristol, United Kingdom, in January, during 10.3 rainfall days, 12mm of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Bristol?

In Bristol, United Kingdom, during January, snow falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Bristol?

In Bristol, the average day length in January is 8h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Bristol?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, in Bristol, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:57 pm GMT.

How long on average sun shines in January in Bristol?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Bristol, United Kingdom, is 4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Bristol?

The months with the lowest UV index in Bristol are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Bristol?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Bristol is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

8.1°C

7.2°C

7.6°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

19.5km/h

19.2km/h

20.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

18.4

17.8

14.6

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Bristol, United Kingdom

Average high temperature in January: 7.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.2°C).

Average low temperature in January: 2.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (2.8°C).

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Average pressure in January
Bristol, United Kingdom

Average pressure in January: 1014.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.1mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Bristol, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in January: 18.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (19km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (13.4km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Bristol, United Kingdom

Average humidity in January: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (81%).

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Average rainfall in January
Bristol, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in January: 12mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (22mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, April and September (12mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Bristol, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in January: 10.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (12.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.2 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Bristol, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in January: 3mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in January
Bristol, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in January: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Bristol, United Kingdom

Average daylight in January: 8h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

Average sunshine in January: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and November (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Bristol, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in January: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Bristol, United Kingdom

Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Bristol, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in January: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 51).

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Average visibility in January
Bristol, United Kingdom

Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).

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January weather forecast
Bristol, United Kingdom

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