Newcastle weather in January (Down County, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Newcastle in January? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Newcastle includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 9°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 5°C. This time of year is characterized by the most temperate weather of all the months.

Precipitation

Newcastle in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. On average, there are about 20 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 45 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 Newcastle. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November 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 Newcastle climate page with graphs.

 

Newcastle, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Sunshine 45 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

* Data from: Belfast, Ireland (53 KM, 33 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?

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

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