London weather in January (Greater London, United Kingdom)

Will it be warm or cold in London this January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, London typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January marks the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 9°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 3°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

London in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 18 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 62 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit London. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized London climate page with graphs.

 

London, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 80%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 62 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 23%  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in London.

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