Lancaster weather in January (Lancashire, United Kingdom)

Thinking of visiting Lancaster in January? Check the weather first! Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

During January, Lancaster usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. January marks the winter season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 8°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 3°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Lancaster in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 132 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 20 days.

Average sunshine

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

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

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

 

Lancaster, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 132 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 57 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (30 KM, 18 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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