Buttermere weather in January (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

Will it be warm or cold in Buttermere this January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Buttermere typically includes low temperatures and high rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. Daytime temperatures hover around 8°C, while nights can cool down to about 3°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Buttermere in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 148 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 21 days will see rain.

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

 

Buttermere, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 148 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

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.

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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