Ellesmere weather in January (Shropshire, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Ellesmere usually fare in January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

January in Ellesmere generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Winter occurs in January. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 8°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 2°C. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

Ellesmere in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 19 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 33 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Ellesmere. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Ellesmere, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 65 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 33 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Bala, the United Kingdom (47 KM, 29 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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