Barnard Castle weather in January (Durham, United Kingdom)

What is the weather forecast for Barnard Castle in January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In January, Barnard Castle typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 7°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 1°C. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Barnard Castle in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 21 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 58 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

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

 

Barnard Castle, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 58 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Middlesbrough, the United Kingdom (44 KM, 27 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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