Chester weather in January (Cheshire, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Chester this January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Chester generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 9°C, while nights can cool down to about 3°C. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

Chester in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 19 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 55 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

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

 

Chester, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Sunshine 55 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Liverpool, the United Kingdom (25 KM, 15 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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