Kendal weather in January (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Kendal usually fare in January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In January, Kendal tends to experience low temperatures and high rainfall. Winter occurs in January. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 7°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 2°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

Kendal in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 141 mm for the month. Typically around 21 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 57 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 Kendal. May, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kendal, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 141 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 57 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Blackpool, 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.

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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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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