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Gateshead weather in January (Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Gateshead as January approaches? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Gateshead includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 8°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 3°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Gateshead in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 19 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 59 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Gateshead. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March 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 Gateshead climate page with graphs.

 

Gateshead, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 62%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 62 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
SunshineSunshine 59 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  

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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