Bolton weather in January (Greater Manchester, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Bolton as January approaches? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Bolton includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near 8°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 2°C. This month tends to bring the coldest weather of the year, so be sure to pack enough warm clothing to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Bolton in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 45 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

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

 

Bolton, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 97 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 45 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Warrington, the United Kingdom (23 KM, 14 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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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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