Cartmel weather in January (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Cartmel during January? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

January in Cartmel generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 8°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 3°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Cartmel in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 154 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 21 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 57 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

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

 

Cartmel, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 154 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 57 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (43 KM, 26 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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