Hamsterley weather in January (Durham, United Kingdom)

Is January a good time to explore Hamsterley weather-wise? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

During January, Hamsterley usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 7°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 2°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Hamsterley in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 20 days days of 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 prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Hamsterley. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hamsterley, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 59 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom (35 KM, 22 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

Interested in more climate information?

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