Kingston weather in January (United Kingdom)

How is January weather typically in Kingston? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Kingston includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January marks the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 9°C, while night temperatures can drop to 2°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Kingston in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 58 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Kingston. 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 Kingston climate page with graphs.

 

Kingston, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 55 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 58 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cambridge, the United Kingdom (11 KM, 7 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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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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