Weather in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom in January
In an average January, Swansea sees a daily high around 7°C and a low around 4°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 7°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 4°C to 10°C |
| Average low | 4°C |
| Typical low range | 1°C to 8°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
12°C
2016-01-24
Lowest
-4°C
1987-01-12
Low
Highest
11°C
2008-01-19
Lowest
-7°C
1987-01-13
Feels-like
Highest
11°C
2008-01-19
Lowest
-16°C
1987-01-13
Humidity
Highest
9.5 g/m³
2016-01-24
Lowest
2.9 g/m³
1987-01-12
Wind
Highest
83 km/h
1990-01-25
Lowest
7 km/h
2022-01-13
Precip
Wettest
181 mm
2016
Driest
16 mm
1997
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