Melling weather in January (Lancashire, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does January bring to Melling? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In January, Melling tends to experience low temperatures and high rainfall. January is part of the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 7°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 2°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

Melling in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 131 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 21 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 57 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

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

 

Melling, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 131 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 57 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (45 KM, 28 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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