Maldon weather in January (Essex, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Maldon in January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Maldon tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 9°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 3°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

Maldon in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. Expect around 17 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 61 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Maldon. June, July, August and September typically offer 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 Maldon climate page with graphs.

 

Maldon, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 59 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 61 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Chelmsford, the United Kingdom (14 KM, 8 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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