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Exeter in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Exeter in January and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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January

Weather in Exeter in January 2025

OK Weather
Cool
🌧️
Rainy
January could be a good time to visit Exeter, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +8°C, and there are typically 1 sunny days in January. However, expect about 16 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 98 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Exeter;

Average weather

☀️
+8°C
Avg. max. temperature
-12°C
Min.
+15°C
Max.
98 mm
Total precipitation
88%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Exeter has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Exeter in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Exeter for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in January is +9°C with a maximum of +14°C and a minimum of -6°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 5% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +12°C to +11°C.

Is Exeter warm or cold in January?

Exeter is typically cool in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +9°C to +8°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +5°C to +4°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

January is the coldest month in Exeter, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Exeter in January

Exeter weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+9°C+8°C+9°C
Min. temperature
-12°C-12°C-7°C
Max. temperature
+16°C+15°C+16°C
Rainfall
136 mm98 mm88 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
89%88%86%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1015 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
111
Cloudy days
131212
Rainy days
171614
Snowy days
011

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +9°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +8°C. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 136 mm to 98 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 89% to 88%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 4 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Exeter in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Exeter is gradually increasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Exeter based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 451 mm, with a 68% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 81 mm, which is considered heavy rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 21 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Exeter wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 136 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 55% chance of precipitation and 73 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Exeter?

This is the weather in Exeter in January 2023:
1 January
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+12°C
2 January
☀️
+10°C
3 January
🌧️
+13°C
4 January
☁️
+14°C
5 January
☁️
+14°C
6 January
🌧️
+12°C
7 January
🌧️
+12°C
8 January
🌧️
+9°C
9 January
☀️
+9°C
10 January
🌧️
+14°C
11 January
🌧️
+12°C
12 January
🌧️
+12°C
13 January
☀️
+10°C
14 January
🌧️
+13°C
15 January
🌧️
+7°C
16 January
☀️
+6°C
17 January
☀️
+4°C
18 January
☀️
+4°C
19 January
☀️
+7°C
20 January
☀️
+8°C
21 January
☀️
+6°C
22 January
☁️
+7°C
23 January
☀️
+8°C
24 January
☀️
+6°C
25 January
🌫️
+9°C
26 January
☀️
+8°C
27 January
☁️
+6°C
28 January
☁️
+6°C
29 January
☁️
+11°C
30 January
☀️
+10°C
31 January
☀️
+11°C
In January 2023 Exeter had 14 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +9°C, with an absolute maximum of +14°C and a minimum of +4°C. The average humidity was 87%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 65%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Exeter climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Exeter in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+12°C) and the highest in 2022 (+16°C). The driest year was 2011 with only 572 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 5354 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Exeter in January:

Is January a good time to visit Exeter?

It’s always a good time to visit Exeter, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Exeter in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Exeter rainy in January?

Exeter is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Exeter in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Exeter in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Exeter

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Exeter, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.