Kirkby Lonsdale weather in January (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Kirkby Lonsdale in January? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Kirkby Lonsdale generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 7°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 2°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Kirkby Lonsdale in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 132 mm for the month. You can typically expect 21 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 57 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Kirkby Lonsdale. 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 Kirkby Lonsdale climate page with graphs.

 

Kirkby Lonsdale, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 132 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 57 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (52 KM, 32 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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