Weather in the United Kingdom for January 2026
With an average of 2 snowy days, United Kingdom usually enjoys a light touch of snow in January.
In general, the average temperature in the United Kingdom at the beginning of January is 8.1 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to slightly increase, reaching an average of 8.4 °C by the end of January.
United Kingdom experiences heavy rainfall in January, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 68.2 mm.
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United Kingdom Weather January
| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  10° | 2  9° | 3 8° | 4  8° | |||
| 5 8° | 6 8° | 7 6° | 8 5° | 9  6° | 10  6° | 11 7° |
| 12 7° | 13 7° | 14 8° | 15 6° | 16  6° | 17 6° | 18 5° |
| 19 6° | 20 7° | 21 8° | 22 7° | 23 7° | 24 8° | 25  7° |
| 26 8° | 27 9° | 28 9° | 29 10° | 30  8° | 31 8° |
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Temperatures trend during January in the United Kingdom
January weather day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 10° /5° | 4.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 2 Jan. | Overcast | 9° /4° | 1.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 3 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /3° | 1.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 4 Jan. | Moderate rain at times | 8° /3° | 3.3 mm | 0.8 cm | |
| 5 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /2° | 5.4 mm | 0.4 cm | |
| 6 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /2° | 2.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 7 Jan. | Overcast | 6° /2° | 0.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 8 Jan. | Overcast | 5° /1° | 1.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 9 Jan. | Sunny | 6° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 10 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 6° /1° | 1.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 11 Jan. | Overcast | 7° /2° | 0.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 12 Jan. | Overcast | 7° /2° | 2.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 13 Jan. | Moderate rain at times | 7° /1° | 0.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 14 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 8° /2° | 8.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 15 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 6° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 16 Jan. | Heavy rain at times | 6° /1° | 3.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 17 Jan. | Sunny | 6° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 18 Jan. | Sunny | 5° /0° | 0.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 19 Jan. | Overcast | 6° /1° | 0.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 20 Jan. | Overcast | 7° /1° | 2.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 21 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /1° | 3.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 22 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 7° /1° | 1.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 23 Jan. | Overcast | 7° /1° | 1.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 24 Jan. | Moderate rain at times | 8° /2° | 2.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 25 Jan. | Light drizzle | 7° /1° | 0.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 26 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /2° | 4.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 27 Jan. | Overcast | 9° /4° | 2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 28 Jan. | Moderate rain at times | 9° /3° | 3.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 29 Jan. | Overcast | 10° /5° | 1.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 30 Jan. | Cloudy | 8° /2° | 3.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 31 Jan. | Overcast | 8° /2° | 1.5 mm | 0 cm | |
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Guide for the United Kingdom in January
In January, the weather in the United Kingdom can vary significantly from the beginning to the end of the month. At the start of January, the UK typically experiences cold and damp conditions, with temperatures ranging from 2° to 8° and frequent rainfall.
The northern regions, such as Scotland, may even experience snowfall during this time, creating picturesque winter landscapes.
As the month progresses, the weather tends to remain cold, with temperatures hovering around 3° to 7°. However, there may be occasional sunny spells, particularly in the southern parts of the country.
Towards the end of January, the UK often experiences frosty mornings and chilly evenings, with the possibility of fog in some areas.
It's important to note that the weather in the United Kingdom can be quite unpredictable, and variations in temperature and precipitation levels can occur from year to year.
Therefore, travelers visiting the UK in January should be prepared for cold and potentially wet conditions, and it's advisable to pack layers and waterproof clothing to stay comfortable while exploring the country.
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