Weather in the United Kingdom for January 2025
In general, the average temperature in the United Kingdom at the beginning of January is 10.1 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 9.3 °C by the end of January.
With an average of 5 rainy days, United Kingdom experiences minimal rainfall in January.
Snowfall in the United Kingdom during January is quite rare, with fewer than 2 snowy days on average.
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United Kingdom in January average weather
| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  11° | 2  11° | 3  11° | 4 11° | 5 10° | ||
| 6 9° | 7 8° | 8  6° | 9 6° | 10 8° | 11 8° | 12 9° |
| 13 8° | 14 9° | 15  5° | 16 3° | 17 3° | 18 3° | 19  3° |
| 20 5° | 21 9° | 22 8° | 23 8° | 24 10° | 25 9° | 26 10° |
| 27 8° | 28 8° | 29 11° | 30  9° | 31 10° |
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Temperatures trend during January in the United Kingdom
January weather day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 11° /7° | 4.8 mm | 3 | |
| 2 Jan. | Overcast | 11° /6° | 2.8 mm | 3 | |
| 3 Jan. | Moderate rain at times | 11° /5° | 3.6 mm | 3 | |
| 4 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 11° /7° | 1.8 mm | 3 | |
| 5 Jan. | Overcast | 10° /6° | 3.4 mm | 3 | |
| 6 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /5° | 0.8 mm | 3 | |
| 7 Jan. | Moderate rain at times | 8° /4° | 1.9 mm | 2 | |
| 8 Jan. | Heavy rain at times | 6° /3° | 0.8 mm | 2 | |
| 9 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 6° /3° | 0.1 mm | 2 | |
| 10 Jan. | Heavy rain at times | 8° /2° | 2.5 mm | 2 | |
| 11 Jan. | Moderate rain at times | 8° /3° | 1 mm | 3 | |
| 12 Jan. | Moderate rain at times | 9° /4° | 3.8 mm | 3 | |
| 13 Jan. | Overcast | 8° /3° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| 14 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 9° /4° | 7.3 mm | 3 | |
| 15 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 5° /1° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| 16 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 3° /-1° | 5.9 mm | 2 | |
| 17 Jan. | Overcast | 3° /-1° | 0 mm | 1 | |
| 18 Jan. | Heavy rain at times | 3° /-1° | 0.6 mm | 2 | |
| 19 Jan. | Sunny | 3° /-1° | 0 mm | 2 | |
| 20 Jan. | Overcast | 5° /0° | 0 mm | 2 | |
| 21 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 9° /1° | 7.1 mm | 3 | |
| 22 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 8° /2° | 1.1 mm | 3 | |
| 23 Jan. | Sunny | 8° /2° | 2.1 mm | 3 | |
| 24 Jan. | Sunny | 10° /4° | 0.5 mm | 3 | |
| 25 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /3° | 1.5 mm | 3 | |
| 26 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 10° /3° | 1 mm | 3 | |
| 27 Jan. | Overcast | 8° /3° | 0 mm | 2 | |
| 28 Jan. | Overcast | 8° /2° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| 29 Jan. | Overcast | 11° /5° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| 30 Jan. | Cloudy | 9° /3° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| 31 Jan. | Overcast | 10° /3° | 0 mm | 3 | |
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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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