Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Bath in January
This is the coldest month in Bath: highs average 45°F (7°C) and lows 36°F (2°C), with about 3.0 in (76 mm) of rain.
With a comfort score of 47/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cloud cover.
- Avg high
- 45°F (7°C)
- Avg low
- 36°F (2°C)
- Rain
- 3.0 in (76 mm)
- Humidity
- 94%
- Cloud cover
- 80%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 07 min
- Comfort score
- 47/100 · Fair
What January feels like
Afternoons only reach about 45°F (7°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 36°F (2°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.0 in (76 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 80%.
Only about 8 h 07 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around January
January is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are May – September.
- Comfort holds steady from December (47 → 47/100).
- Our London, the Cotswolds & Bath route recommends May – Sep, so January falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for January
- Insulated jackethighs only 45°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.0 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Bath in January
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
The Scallop Shell
Fish restaurant known for crisp fish and chips and daily seafood specials.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 45°F.
Sally Lunn's
Tea room in one of Bath's oldest houses, serving its namesake light bun.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Pulteney Bridge
Robert Adam's 1774 bridge lined with shops, above a curved weir.
Roman Baths
Well-preserved Roman bathing complex fed by hot springs, under the 18th-century Pump Room.
The Bell Inn
Community-owned pub on Walcot Street with live music most nights.
Nearby in January
- The Cotswolds in January~44 mi · highs 42°F, 2.8 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- London in January~96 mi · highs 45°F, 2.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Dublin in January~213 mi · highs 46°F, 3.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bruges in January~241 mi · highs 43°F, 2.6 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Bath in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Bath?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 47/100, held back mainly by cloud cover. The best months are May – September. Expect highs of 45°F (7°C) and 3.0 in (76 mm) of rain. Our London, the Cotswolds & Bath route recommends May – Sep, so January is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Bath in January?
Average highs are 45°F (7°C) and average lows 36°F (2°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Bath in January?
Some: about 3.0 in (76 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 32.0 in (812 mm).
What should I pack for Bath in January?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 45°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.0 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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