Chatham weather in January (Kent, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Chatham in January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Chatham includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near 9°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 3°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

Chatham in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 18 days with rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 52 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 Chatham. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Chatham, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 59 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 52 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Leeds-Kent, the United Kingdom (15 KM, 9 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

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