Nottingham weather in January (Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom)

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

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Nottingham generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 8°C. At night, they generally drop to 2°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Nottingham in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 58 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

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

 

Nottingham, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 54 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 89%  

Sunshine 58 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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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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 Nottingham.

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