Coniston weather in January (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in Coniston for January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Coniston includes low temperatures and high rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 7°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 3°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Coniston in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 155 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 21 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 57 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

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

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

 

Coniston, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 155 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 57 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (61 KM, 38 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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