London weather in January (Greater London, United Kingdom)
People don't tend to visit London in January since it is known as a chilly month.
The average maximum daytime temperature in London in January lies at 7.5°C (45.5°F).
Usually it is the coldest month of the year.
The average minimum temperature goes down to around 1.8°C (35.24°F) (often the minimum temperature is noted at night).
Rainfall during January is moderate with an average of 78mm (3.1 inches).
There are generally around 15 rainy days.
You will hardly see any sun, with only 62 hours of sunshine during the entire month.
London, monthly averages in January
Min Temperature
35 °F
Max Temperature
45 °F
Chance of Rain
50%
Precipitation
3 in
Rainy days
15 days
Humidity
80% *
Sunshine
62 hrs *
Percentage Sunshine
23% *
Where to stay in London
Where to go in the United Kingdom in January
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What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.
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