Ashton under Lyne weather in January (Greater Manchester, United Kingdom)

How does the January weather in Ashton under Lyne compare to other months? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In January, Ashton under Lyne typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January marks the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 8°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 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

Ashton under Lyne in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 21 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 48 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Ashton under Lyne. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ashton under Lyne, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 48 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Manchester, the United Kingdom (18 KM, 11 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.

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

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