Berkshire Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Berkshire, the United Kingdom in January.

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Planning a trip to Berkshire, the United Kingdom this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Berkshire in January

Berkshire, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. January in Berkshire generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Reading. 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.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Berkshire, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Slough with an average of 60 mm (2.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Hungerford with 66 mm (2.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during January. Reading experiences about 62 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore Berkshire by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Berkshire — and find the best time to visit. (based on Reading)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March12°C (54°F) April14°C (57°F) May18°C (64°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August22°C (72°F) September20°C (68°F) October16°C (61°F) November12°C (54°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Berkshire →

Best Places to Visit in Berkshire in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Berkshire.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Berkshire

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Berkshire, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Berkshire (January)

Precipitation variation in Berkshire (January)

Reading

In January Reading generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
54 hours
62 hours
78 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Reading →

Windsor

In January Windsor generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
54 hours
62 hours
78 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Windsor →

Newbury

In January Newbury generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
56 hours
64 hours
80 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Newbury →

Maidenhead

In January Maidenhead generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
54 hours
62 hours
78 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Maidenhead →

Slough

In January Slough generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
54 hours
62 hours
78 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Slough →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Berkshire, in the United Kingdom.

In our records: the United Kingdom January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in the United Kingdom in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in the United Kingdom dropped to -20°C (-4°F) in Birmingham on January 14, 1982.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Berkshire in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Reading 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Windsor 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Newbury 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Maidenhead 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Slough 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Bracknell 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)

Berkshire weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Berkshire, the United Kingdom in January?

Expect poor weather across Berkshire, the United Kingdom in January. The popular destination of Reading averages 9°C (48°F) by day and 2°C (36°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Berkshire, the United Kingdom in January?

Average temperatures in Berkshire, the United Kingdom during January range from a nighttime low near 2°C (36°F) to a daytime high around 9°C (48°F) in Reading.

Does Berkshire, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Reading averages just 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Berkshire, the United Kingdom.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Berkshire, the United Kingdom?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Reading, January may not be the ideal time to visit Berkshire, the United Kingdom.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Reading. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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