Dorking weather in January (Surrey, United Kingdom)

Looking to travel to Dorking in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Dorking typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 9°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Dorking in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 18 days of the month will see rainfall.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 64 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 80% *  
SunshineSunshine 62 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in January and which places have the best weather 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 Dorking in January?

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 in January.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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