SeasonMapDouglas weather in January
Isle of Man
January in Douglas: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Douglas · #1031 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 54/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Douglas climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 9°C / 47°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 7°C / 44°F | |
| Sea temperature | 9°C / 49°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 84 mm / 3.3 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 40°F | |
| Sunshine | 3.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8 h | |
| Wind | 43 km/h / 27 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 36 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Douglas in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quietschool holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Douglas's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherDouglas's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
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Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Douglas — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Douglas in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Douglas?
- January in Douglas: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Douglas on SeasonMap's comfort score (54/100).
- What is the weather like in Douglas in January?
- In January, Douglas averages a daily high of 8.6°C and a low of 6.5°C, with about 83.5 mm of rain over roughly 14 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Douglas in January?
- Douglas has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in January.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — January
Within 300 km: Glasgow's Celtic Connections on 15 Jan – 1 Feb, and Edinburgh's Christmas market around 15 Nov – 4 Jan.