Lincoln weather in January (Lincolnshire, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Lincoln this January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of January in Lincoln typically includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 8°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 2°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Lincoln in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 58 hours of sun. It's 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 Lincoln. 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 Lincoln climate page with graphs.

 

Lincoln, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 55 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 58 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Doncaster, the United Kingdom (50 KM, 31 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

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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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