Dorchester Weather in January
What's the weather like in Dorchester (England) in January 2024?
The climate in Dorchester during January can be summarized as cool and a little damp.
January is in the winter in Dorchester and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 7.4°C 45.2°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 1.9°C 35.3°F |
| Average temperature | 4.6°C 40.3°F |
| Daily sunshine | 2.1 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 95 mm 3.8 ins |
| Rainy days | 18 days |
| Sea temperature | 10.1°C 50.2°F |
| Humidity | 92% |
| Windspeed | 18.4kph 11 mph |
On average January is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Dorchester with around 95mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.
January temperatures in Dorchester
January rainfall
January hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Dorchester in January 2024.
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Dorchester weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 19.9°C 67.8°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | April | 53mm 2.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 7.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | February | 7.1°C 44.8°F |
| Wettest month: | December | 100mm 3.9ins |
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