Colchester weather in January (Essex, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does January bring to Colchester? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Colchester includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January marks the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 9°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 3°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Colchester in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 17 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 61 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

 

Colchester, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 61 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chelmsford, the United Kingdom (34 KM, 21 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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