Bassenthwaite weather in January (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Bassenthwaite this January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Bassenthwaite includes low temperatures and high rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Anticipate daytime highs near 8°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 2°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Bassenthwaite in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 21 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 39 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Bassenthwaite. May, June, 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 Bassenthwaite climate page with graphs.

 

Bassenthwaite, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 130 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

* Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (70 KM, 44 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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