January was colder and slightly wetter than average. The month started cold with northerly winds and a few showers.

High pressure to the west of Ireland moved across northern Scotland maintaining cold air across SW England producing several frosty nights.

In terms of statistics: rainfall for the month totalled between 100mm and 130mm in the Dawlish and Teignmouth area, which was a little above the 30 year long term average (LTA) of around 95mm. There were roughly the same number of dry days and days with rain.

In summary, January 2021 was drier and colder in the first half, wetter and less cold in the second. For the month as a whole it was colder and wetter than average.