Dorset weather in January 2026

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 8°C in Dorset, UK in January based on long-term weather averages. There are 2 hours of sunshine per day on average with 17 days with some rainfall and typically 88 mm of rainfall in the month.

  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Dorset (Bournemouth)8
    8°C max day temperature
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • 17 days with some rainfall in January in Dorset (Bournemouth)17
    17 days with some rainfall
  • 2°C minimum night-time temperature in January in Dorset (Bournemouth)2
    2°C min night temperature
  • 9 hours of daylight per day in January in Dorset (Bournemouth)9
    9 hours of daylight per day
  • No heat & humidity in January in Dorset (Bournemouth)0
    No heat & humidity
  • 88 mm monthly rainfall in January in Dorset (Bournemouth)88
    88 mm of monthly rainfall
  • UV (maximum) index 1 (Low) in January in Dorset (Bournemouth)1
    1 (Low) UV index
  • 9°C sea temperature in January in Dorset (Bournemouth)9
    9°C sea temperature

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The January weather guide for Dorset (Bournemouth) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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How warm is it in Dorset in January?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 8°C in Bournemouth, Dorset in January, falling to 2°C at night.

How sunny is it in Dorset in January?

There are normally 2 hours of bright sunshine each day in Bournemouth, Dorset in January - that's 22% of daylight hours.

Is the sea cold around Dorset in January?

The average sea temperature around Bournemouth, Dorset in January is 9°C.

Does it rain in Dorset in January?

There are usually 17 days with some rain in Bournemouth, Dorset in January and the average monthly rainfall is 88mm.

Dorset January sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Dorset in January 2026. Select a month to view Dorset sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months. The Dorset sunrise and sunset times shown below are for Bournemouth.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Date Sunrise times Sunset times
Thursday, 1st January 2026 08:09 16:13
Friday, 16th January 2026 08:02 16:33
Saturday, 31st January 2026 07:45 16:58

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