Cockermouth weather in January (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

Interested in knowing the climate of Cockermouth in January? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Cockermouth includes low temperatures and high rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 8°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 3°C. This month tends to bring the coldest weather of the year, so be sure to pack enough warm clothing to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Cockermouth in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 139 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 21 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 39 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Cockermouth. 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 Cockermouth climate page with graphs.

 

Cockermouth, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 139 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

* Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (73 KM, 45 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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