Dorking weather in January (Surrey, United Kingdom)

How does the January weather in Dorking compare to other months? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Dorking tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 9°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Dorking in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 18 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 62 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

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

 

Dorking, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 64 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 62 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 23% *  

Data from: London, the United Kingdom (29 KM, 18 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.

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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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