Harwich weather in January (Essex, United Kingdom)

Interested in knowing the climate of Harwich in January? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Harwich generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 9°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Harwich in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. You can typically expect 17 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 61 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Harwich. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Harwich, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 61 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Chelmsford, the United Kingdom (60 KM, 37 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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