Gilsland weather in January (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Gilsland usually fare in January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In January, Gilsland tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Daytime temperatures hover around 7°C, while nights can cool down to about 1°C. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Gilsland in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 21 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 39 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 Gilsland. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gilsland, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 97 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

* Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (53 KM, 33 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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