Cambridge weather in January (Gloucestershire, United Kingdom)

How does the January weather in Cambridge compare to other months? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Cambridge typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 9°C, cooling down at night to around 3°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Precipitation

Cambridge in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Typically around 18 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 54 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

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

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

 

Cambridge, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 54 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cheltenham, the United Kingdom (27 KM, 17 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

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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

Interested in more climate information?

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