Weather in United Kingdom in January
January in United Kingdom is a coat month. Treat it as cities, food and short walks, not as a terrace holiday.
A country pin in January is a warning: one region of United Kingdom will not match another. Use a city page if you already know where you are going. January is the cold side of the year in United Kingdom. Pack for that, not for a leftover summer photo.
- Average temp
- 6°C
3–8°C
- Rainfall
- 59 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 2 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
You want a proper coat in United Kingdom in January, not a festival jacket. Wind makes the same afternoon feel sharper than the map suggests.
Outdoor time is the middle of the day. Finish plans before the light goes. Evenings are for indoors.
Rain
January is a wetter month in United Kingdom. Showers are part of the deal, not a spoiled surprise.
Waterproof shoes matter more than a rain plan for a beach, especially if a beach is not why you came. Build indoor hours into the afternoon.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in United Kingdom
Featured stays on trip1. Dates are a starting point for January.
Travel guides for United Kingdom
What to read before you book.
Average weather in United Kingdom
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Similar weather in January
Other destinations whose January averages sit close to this one.
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FAQs about United Kingdom
Climate averages for United Kingdom, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit United Kingdom is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
July is the hottest month, with an average around 19°C.
November is the wettest month, with about 67 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
