Penzance Weather in January

What's the weather like in Penzance (England) in January 2024?

The climate in Penzance during January can be summarized as cool and wet.

January is in the winter in Penzance and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

Penzance weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 8.9°C 47.9°F
Nightly temperature 4.4°C 39.8°F
Average temperature 6.6°C 43.9°F
Daily sunshine 2.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 141 mm 5.6 ins
Rainy days 22 days
Sea temperature 10.2°C 50.4°F
Humidity 89%
Windspeed 23.4kph 15 mph

On average January is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Penzance with around 141mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 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 Penzance

Penzance average temperature in January

January rainfall

Penzance average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Penzance average rain in January

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 Penzance in January 2024.

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Penzance weather stats

Penzance weather statistics
Hottest month: August 18.4°C 65.1°F
Driest month: July 62mm 2.4ins
Sunniest month: May 7.5hrs
Coldest month: February 8.3°C 46.9°F
Wettest month: December 142mm 5.6ins
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