London weather in January (Kentucky, United States of America)

How does the January weather in London compare to other months? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

During January, London usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is part of winter. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 6°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -4°C. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

London in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. Typically around 13 days days of snow/rainfall are expected.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit London. September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

London, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 106 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America 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.

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in London.

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