Margate weather in January (Kent, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Margate in January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Margate includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 9°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 5°C.

Precipitation

Margate in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 17 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 52 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Margate. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Margate, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 52 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Leeds-Kent, the United Kingdom (55 KM, 34 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

Temperatures

Precipitation

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.

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?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the United Kingdom? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the United Kingdom. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.