Carlisle weather in January (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Carlisle in January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Carlisle includes low temperatures and high rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 7°C. But by evening, they drop to around 2°C. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Carlisle in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 20 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 39 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Carlisle. July typically offers 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 Carlisle climate page with graphs.

 

Carlisle, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 108 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

* Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (49 KM, 30 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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