If you plan to visit Jersey in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +9°C during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 20 rainy days in the month and around 91 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
January is usually the wettest month of the year in Jersey;
Average weather
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+9°C
Avg. max. temperature
-8°C
Min.
+13°C
Max.
91 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
6 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
20 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Jersey has OK weather in January.
Average temperature in Jersey in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Jersey for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +12°C during the day to a minimum of 0°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +9°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +12°C to +10°C.
Is Jersey warm or cold in January?
Jersey is typically cool in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +10°C to +9°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +7°C to +6°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
January is one of the coolest months in Jersey, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Jersey in January
Jersey weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+10°C
+9°C
+8°C
Min. temperature
-2°C
-8°C
-8°C
Max. temperature
+14°C
+13°C
+17°C
Rainfall
117 mm
91 mm
70 mm
Wind
6 m/s
6 m/s
6 m/s
Humidity
83%
84%
83%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1017 HPa
1017 HPa
Sunny days
1
1
2
Cloudy days
9
9
9
Rainy days
20
20
16
Snowy days
0
1
1
January weather is still as ok as in December.It’s getting colder in January. From +10°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +9°C.As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 117 mm to 91 mm.Humidity rises from 83% to 84%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 6 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 speed in Jersey in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 7 m/s getting up to 12 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Jersey is gradually decreasing during January, going from 6 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Jersey based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 68% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 131 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 29 mm, which is moderate 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:
Jersey wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 70% chance of precipitation and 118 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 39% chance of precipitation and 40 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Jersey?
This is the weather in Jersey in January 2023:
1 January
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+12°C
2 January
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+11°C
3 January
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+12°C
4 January
🌧️
+12°C
5 January
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+12°C
6 January
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+12°C
7 January
🌧️
+12°C
8 January
☀️
+10°C
9 January
🌧️
+10°C
10 January
🌧️
+12°C
11 January
☀️
+11°C
12 January
☁️
+12°C
13 January
☀️
+11°C
14 January
🌧️
+12°C
15 January
🌧️
+8°C
16 January
🌧️
+8°C
17 January
🌧️
+4°C
18 January
🌧️
+7°C
19 January
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+7°C
20 January
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+9°C
21 January
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+6°C
22 January
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+7°C
23 January
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+6°C
24 January
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+7°C
25 January
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+9°C
26 January
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+7°C
27 January
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+7°C
28 January
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+6°C
29 January
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+9°C
30 January
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+10°C
31 January
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+10°C
In January 2023 Jersey had 9 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +9°C, with an absolute maximum of +12°C and a minimum of +4°C. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 62%. The average wind speed was 7 m/s, with a maximum of 21 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Jersey climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Jersey in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+12°C) and the highest in 2020 (+15°C). The driest year was 1989 with only 603 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1376 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Jersey in January:
Is January a good time to visit Jersey?
It’s always a good time to visit Jersey, 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 Jersey in January?
Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Jersey rainy in January?
Jersey 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 Jersey in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Jersey in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Jersey, 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.