Barrow in Furness weather in January (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Barrow in Furness this January? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In January, Barrow in Furness tends to experience low temperatures and high rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 8°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Barrow in Furness in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 152 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 20 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 57 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Barrow in Furness. May, July and August generally stand out with 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 Barrow in Furness climate page with graphs.

 

Barrow in Furness, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 152 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 57 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (35 KM, 22 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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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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