Penrith weather in January (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

How does the January weather in Penrith compare to other months? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Penrith generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 7°C, cooling off to about 1°C at night. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year, making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Precipitation

Penrith in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 122 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 21 days of rain.

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

 

Penrith, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 122 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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.

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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