Knitsley weather in January (Durham, United Kingdom)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Knitsley during January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Knitsley includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Daytime temperatures hover around 7°C, while nights can cool down to about 2°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Knitsley in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 20 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 59 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Knitsley. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Knitsley, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 59 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom (20 KM, 12 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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