Longtown weather in January (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

Is Longtown a good destination in January, weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Longtown generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. January marks the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 8°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 2°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Longtown in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 20 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 39 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Longtown. July typically offers 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 Longtown climate page with graphs.

 

Longtown, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (37 KM, 23 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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