Gillingham weather in January (Kent, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Gillingham in January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

January in Gillingham generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 9°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 3°C. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Gillingham in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 52 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

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

 

Gillingham, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 59 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 52 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Leeds-Kent, the United Kingdom (16 KM, 9 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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