Oldham weather in January (Greater Manchester, United Kingdom)

What does the weather outlook for Oldham look like in January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of January in Oldham typically includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of the winter season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 7°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 2°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

Oldham in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 21 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 48 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Oldham. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Oldham, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 93 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 48 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Manchester, the United Kingdom (23 KM, 14 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

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