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Peterborough weather in January (Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom)

Thinking of visiting Peterborough in January? Check the weather first! Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Peterborough includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 9°C. At night, they generally drop to 3°C. 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

Peterborough in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 65 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Peterborough. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our Peterborough's climate page.

Peterborough, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 56%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 54 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
SunshineSunshine 65 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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.

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In January generally
poor weather
with low temperatures
and moderate monthly rainfall

More information

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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our Peterborough's climate page.

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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