Maidstone weather in January (Kent, United Kingdom)

What is the weather forecast for Maidstone in January? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In January, Maidstone tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 9°C. At night, it falls to around 3°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

Maidstone in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 18 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 52 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 Maidstone. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Maidstone, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 52 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Leeds-Kent, the United Kingdom (6 KM, 4 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

Interested in more climate information?

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