Folkestone weather in January (Kent, United Kingdom)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Folkestone during January? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Folkestone typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 9°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 5°C.

Precipitation

Folkestone in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 52 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Folkestone. July and August 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 Folkestone climate page with graphs.

 

Folkestone, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 52 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Leeds-Kent, the United Kingdom (42 KM, 26 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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