January weather forecast
Guernsey

January in Guernsey stands as one of the coldest months of the year, with average temperatures hovering around 6°C (42.8°F). During this month, the weather is typically mild and damp, though considerably milder than many other northern European regions due to the moderating influence of the surrounding sea. The island's capital, Saint Peter Port, shares the same weather conditions as the rest of Guernsey, given the island's compact size.

Precipitation in January is relatively high, making it one of the wettest months of the year. Rainfall averages around 70mm (2.76"), with the number of rainy days typically reaching 15 to 20. Snowfall in Guernsey is a rare occurrence, even in January, due to the relatively mild coastal climate.

As compared to December, January weather does not vary significantly, both months exhibit similar temperatures and precipitation levels. In contrast, moving into February, while the rainfall remains comparable, temperatures tend to decrease slightly, making February generally the coldest month of the year in Guernsey. Despite the chillier weather, Guernsey's unique winter charm continues to captivate its residents and a smaller, more intrepid group of visitors.

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• Saint Sampson - January »
  The months with the least sunshine in Saint Sampson are January, November and December, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine. January is the month with the most snowfall in Saint Sampson, Guernsey.
• Guernsey - January »
  With the advent of January, Guernsey experiences an average high-temperature of a chilly 9.8°C (49.6°F), mirroring a close resemblance to the previous month. During the month of January, Guernsey's average nighttime temperature closely mirrors its daytime counterpart, at a still frosty 7.8°C (46°F).
• Saint Peter Port - January »
  The year in Saint Peter Port, Guernsey begins with January, a month notable for relatively cool temperatures and high rainfall, accentuated by 63mm (2.48") of rain across 22 rainy days. Saint Peter Port experiences an average high-temperature of a chilly 9.8°C (49.6°F) in January, marking an insignificant shift from 11.1°C (52°F) in December.
• Alderney - January »
  On the first day of January in Alderney, sunrise is at 08:05 and sunset at 16:18. On the first day of January in Alderney, sunrise is at 08:05 and sunset at 16:18.
• Braye du Valle - January »
  In Braye du Valle in January, during 22 rainfall days, 63mm (2.48") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Braye du Valle, Guernsey, in January, it is raining for 22 days, with typically 63mm (2.48") of accumulated precipitation.
• Fort George - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Fort George, Guernsey, is January, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of snow. The month with the most snowfall in Fort George is January, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of snow.
• Saint Andrew - January »
  In Saint Andrew in January, during 22 rainfall days, 63mm (2.48") of precipitation is typically accumulated. January is the first month it typically snows in Saint Andrew, Guernsey.