Basingstoke weather in January (Hampshire, United Kingdom)

Is January a good time to explore Basingstoke weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

January in Basingstoke generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 9°C, while nights can cool down to about 2°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Basingstoke in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. On average, there are about 17 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 63 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Basingstoke. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February 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 Basingstoke climate page with graphs.

 

Basingstoke, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 65 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 91% *  

Sunshine 63 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 17% *  

Data from: Southampton, the United Kingdom (45 KM, 28 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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