Accrington weather in January (Lancashire, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Accrington in January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In January, Accrington tends to experience low temperatures and high rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 8°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 2°C. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

Accrington in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 21 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 50 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Accrington. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Accrington, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 112 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 50 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Huddersfield, the United Kingdom (40 KM, 24 Miles).

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.

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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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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