Carnforth weather in January (Lancashire, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does January bring to Carnforth? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Carnforth includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 8°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 3°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Carnforth in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 135 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 21 days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 57 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Carnforth. May, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Carnforth, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 135 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 57 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (39 KM, 24 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

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