Northampton weather in January (Northamptonshire, United Kingdom)

What weather conditions can you expect in Northampton this January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Northampton typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 8°C, cooling off to about 2°C at night. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Northampton in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 17 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 53 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Northampton. 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 Northampton climate page with graphs.

 

Northampton, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 57 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 53 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Milton Keynes, the United Kingdom (24 KM, 15 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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