Kirkby Stephen weather in January (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

Interested in knowing the climate of Kirkby Stephen in January? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

During January, Kirkby Stephen usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 6°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 1°C. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Kirkby Stephen in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 22 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 58 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

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

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

 

Kirkby Stephen, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 74%  

Precipitation 118 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Sunshine 58 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Middlesbrough, the United Kingdom (72 KM, 45 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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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