Penzance in January
5.0out of 10
Not the best time
Cool: highs only around 10°C. Very wet: about 16 rainy days.
10°CAvg high
8°CAvg low
16Rainy days (97 mm)
8:18 hDaylight
08:22Sunrise · 16:40 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 10°C
- Very wet: about 16 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±5.4 days)
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in January varies a lot between years (±5.4 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C | 8°C | 97 mm | 16 | – | – | 5.0 |
| February | 9°C | 7°C | 73 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.4 |
| March | 10°C | 8°C | 63 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.5 |
| April | 11°C | 9°C | 57 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.8 |
| May | 13°C | 11°C | 53 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.3 |
| June | 15°C | 13°C | 50 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.8 |
| July | 17°C | 15°C | 54 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.1 |
| August | 18°C | 15°C | 63 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.0 |
| September | 16°C | 14°C | 57 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.8 |
| October | 14°C | 12°C | 94 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.9 |
| November | 12°C | 10°C | 104 mm | 16 | – | – | 5.2 |
| December | 11°C | 8°C | 104 mm | 16 | – | – | 5.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Penzance in January?
Daytime highs average 10°C and nights about 8°C.
When is the best time to visit Penzance?
The best months are July, August, June, September.