Folkestone in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Folkestone in january 2026
The weather in Folkestone in january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 41.1cm
Weather at 6am
43°F
Cloudy
26% of time
25%
21%
15%
Weather at 12pm
45°F
Cloudy
25% of time
24%
21%
19%
Weather at 6pm
45°F
Cloudy
24% of time
23%
21%
20%
Weather at 3am
43°F
24%
22%
21%
17%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Folkestone in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Folkestone in january.
The climate of Folkestone in january is very bad
The weather in january in Folkestone is wet (with 4.3in of rainfall over 7 days). This is better than the previous month since in december it receives an average of 5.3in of rainfall over 9 days.
The climate is quite more than very fresh in this location january. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! The high seasonal norm is 47°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 43°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Folkestone is 45°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Folkestone in the month of january with a maximum record of 54°F in 2012 and a minimum record of 22°F in 2021.
On this month of january, day length in Folkestone is generally 08:26. Sunrise is at 07:52 and sunset is at 16:18.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Folkestone in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements earlier years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 54°F (2012) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 22°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 44°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 32km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (24%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.5in (2021) | ||||
| Snowfall | 41.1cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 87% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.88km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 57% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:52 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:18 | ||||
| Length of day | 08:26 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Folkestone in january 2025:
40°F to 52°F
38°F to 43°F
31°F to 38°F
34°F to 38°F
38°F to 52°F
41°F to 52°F
36°F to 40°F
34°F to 40°F
31°F to 36°F
32°F to 40°F
32°F to 40°F
32°F to 40°F
34°F to 41°F
36°F to 47°F
41°F to 47°F
41°F to 49°F
36°F to 45°F
34°F to 45°F
34°F to 43°F
40°F to 43°F
34°F to 45°F
40°F to 41°F
36°F to 45°F
45°F to 49°F
40°F to 45°F
38°F to 47°F
43°F to 47°F
45°F to 49°F
40°F to 45°F
40°F to 43°F
40°F to 43°F
Map: other cities in England in january
Cities near Folkestone:
| Dover in january | very bad weather |
| Chilham in january | very bad weather |
| Canterbury in january | very bad weather |
| Margate in january | very bad weather |
| Hastings in january | very bad weather |
| Maidstone in january | very bad weather |
| Southend-on-Sea in january | very bad weather |
| Tunbridge Wells in january | very bad weather |
| Eastbourne in january | very bad weather |
| Seven Sisters in january | very bad weather |
| Colchester in january | very bad weather |
| Brighton in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Folkestone
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Weather data for Folkestone in january:
Weather data for Folkestone for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Folkestone. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Folkestone can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Folkestone.