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England · Ships call at Southampton, England
Cold and damp
Southampton in January brings cooler conditions, with highs around 48°F, so pack layers alongside your warm-weather gear. Rain is uncommon, with only about 3 rainy days expected across the month, ideal for beach days and shore excursions. Cold and damp.
Crowds are moderate in January, making it a good balance between availability and weather. Dress in layers: a waterproof shell over a mid-layer handles the range between cool mornings and afternoon port temps.
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Sailings that are at sea during January, with the date each one leaves port.
Transatlantic Crossing And Caribbean Celebration
Cunard Cruises
Sails Dec 12, 2026
Transatlantic Crossing And Caribbean Celebration
Cunard Cruises
Sails Dec 12, 2026
Caribbean Celebration
Cunard Cruises
Sails Dec 17, 2026
Canary Islands Celebration
Cunard Cruises
Sails Dec 18, 2026
Caribbean Christmas Island-Hopping
Fred Olsen Cruises
Sails Dec 18, 2026
Metropolen & Skandinavien ab Hamburg
AIDA Cruises
Sails Dec 19, 2026
Southampton is where most cruises from the UK begin, and where transatlantic crossings to New York leave. Five terminals sit in the Eastern and Western Docks, 15 to 30 minutes’ walk from Southampton Central station. Most cruisers fly into Heathrow, about 75 to 90 minutes away by car, or drive down from London.
The average high temperature in Southampton during January is 48°F, with a low of 40°F.
Southampton typically sees 3 days of rain in January. Cold and damp.
For a January cruise to Southampton, you should pack warm layers, a waterproof jacket, and thermal wear.