Eskdale weather in January (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

What is the weather forecast for Eskdale in January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

During January, Eskdale usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 8°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 3°C. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Eskdale in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 156 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 21 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 57 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

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

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

 

Eskdale, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 156 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 57 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (65 KM, 40 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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