Gainsborough weather in January (Lincolnshire, United Kingdom)

What does the weather outlook for Gainsborough look like in January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In January, Gainsborough tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. Daytime temperatures hover around 8°C, while nights can cool down to about 2°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Gainsborough in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 58 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Gainsborough. June, July, August and September 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 Gainsborough climate page with graphs.

 

Gainsborough, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 53 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 58 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Doncaster, the United Kingdom (27 KM, 17 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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