England in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in England in january 2025
Below, check out the weather forecast for the month of january for most popular cities in England (United Kingdom). These predictions are probabilities for january from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in january in London
very bad weather 66.5cm
Weather at 6am
40°F
Partly Cloudy
26% of time
25%
18%
13%
Weather at 12pm
45°F
Cloudy
33% of time
25%
25%
9%
Weather at 6pm
41°F
Cloudy
30% of time
23%
22%
8%
Weather at 3am
41°F
23%
21%
18%
13%
Where to go in England in january?
Where to go in England in january: destination map
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Where to go in each region in january?
| Central (Midlands) (Skegness, Coventry, Stratford-Upon-Avon...) | 43°F to 45°F | 3 à 7 days | 45°F | very bad weather |
| Channel Islands (Jersey, Guernsey...) | 50°F | 9 à 10 days | 50°F to 52°F | bad weather |
| North of England (Manchester, Liverpool, Hull (Kingston-upon-Hull)...) | 41°F to 47°F | 3 à 12 days | 45°F to 47°F | very bad weather |
| South East of England (London, Brighton, Oxford...) | 45°F to 49°F | 2 à 8 days | 45°F to 50°F | very bad weather |
| South West of England (Bristol, Cornwall, Torquay...) | 45°F to 52°F | 3 à 11 days | 49°F to 52°F | bad weather* |
Where should you go in England in january when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in England in january ranges from bad to very bad depending on the region and city.
January is not the best month to travel to in England (United Kingdom). The climate in Jersey, Plymouth and Guernesey is bad. It's cold, the sun is not there all the time and you take the risk of getting wet by rain very often.
It's much worse around the cities of Jersey, Plymouth and Guernesey and surrounding areas where the climate is very bad. It is not recommended to visit these areas this month.
Climate in England in january
Climate in London in january
In the month of january, the mean temperature in London is 43°F (maximum temperature is 47°F and minimum temperature is 40°F). The climate is rather cold in that area in this month. Bring warm clothes! With 2.6in over 5 days, you will experience some showers for your stay. But this is rather reasonably and it will not be continuous.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 43°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 49°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.6in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||
| Humidity | 91% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||
| Cloud cover | 58% | ||
| Length of day | 08:22 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Brighton in january
In the month of january, maximum temperature is 47°F and minimum temperature is 41°F (for an average temperature of 45°F). The climate is quite more than very fresh in that locality in this month. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! With 4.2in over 8 days, rainfall can happen for your stay. But this is pretty moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 45°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 41°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 49°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4.2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (24%) | ||
| Humidity | 89% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||
| Cloud cover | 57% | ||
| Length of day | 08:27 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Bristol in january
In the month of january, the mean temperature in Bristol is 43°F (maximum temperature is 47°F and minimum temperature is 40°F). The climate is quite cold in that locality in the month of january. Plan to cover you well! With 2in over 3 days, rain may occur throughout your trip. But this is rather moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 43°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 48°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||
| Humidity | 91% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||
| Cloud cover | 59% | ||
| Length of day | 08:22 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Cambridge in january
In the month of january, the mean temperature in Cambridge is 41°F (maximum temperature is 45°F and minimum temperature is 38°F). The climate is quite cold around this city in the month of january. Plan a sweater! With 2.5in over 4 days, you will experience some showers throughout your holidays. But this is rather reasonably and it will not be continuous.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 41°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 45°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 38°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||
| Humidity | 93% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||
| Cloud cover | 58% | ||
| Length of day | 08:16 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Canterbury in january
In january, maximum temperature is 47°F and minimum temperature is 43°F (for an average temperature of 45°F). The climate is rather cold here in the month of january. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! With 4.5in over 8 days, you risk getting wet slightly for your vacations. But this is rather reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 45°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 43°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4.5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (25%) | ||
| Humidity | 87% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||
| Cloud cover | 57% | ||
| Length of day | 08:23 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
All cities in England in january
| London in january | very bad weather |
| Brighton in january | very bad weather |
| Bristol in january | very bad weather |
| Cambridge in january | very bad weather |
| Canterbury in january | very bad weather |
| Cornwall in january | bad weather |
| Exmouth in january | very bad weather |
| Isle of Wight in january | bad weather |
| Jersey in january | bad weather |
| Liverpool in january | very bad weather |
| Manchester in january | very bad weather |
| Oxford in january | very bad weather |
| Plymouth in january | bad weather |
| Skegness in january | very bad weather |
| Torquay in january | bad weather |
| Dover in january | very bad weather |
| Guernsey in january | bad weather |
| Hull (Kingston-upon-Hull) in january | very bad weather |
| Isles of Scilly in january | bad weather |
| Margate in january | very bad weather |
| Bath in january | very bad weather |
Weather data for England in january:
Weather data for England in january is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in England. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in England can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to England.