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Weather in January in Cambridgeshire

Planning a journey to Cambridgeshire this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What is the weather like in Cambridgeshire in January?

Cambridgeshire is a region in the United Kingdom. January in Cambridgeshire generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 2°C in Cambridge. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 55 mm in Cambridge.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 58 hours of sunshine in Cambridge. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Cambridgeshire in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Cambridgeshire climate page.

Where to go in Cambridgeshire in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Cambridgeshire on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Cambridgeshire?

Cambridge

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

Cambridge
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   December December
<<  
9°C 
3°C 
51 hours 
57 mm 
15 days 
poor 
January January
9°C 
2°C 
58 hours 
55 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
2°C 
77 hours 
50 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Cambridge

Ely

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

Ely
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
9°C 
3°C 
51 hours 
58 mm 
16 days 
poor 
January January
9°C 
2°C 
58 hours 
55 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
2°C 
77 hours 
50 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Ely

Huntingdon

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

Huntingdon
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
9°C 
3°C 
51 hours 
57 mm 
15 days 
poor 
January January
9°C 
2°C 
58 hours 
54 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
2°C 
77 hours 
49 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Huntingdon

Stretham

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

Stretham
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
9°C 
3°C 
51 hours 
58 mm 
16 days 
poor 
January January
9°C 
2°C 
58 hours 
55 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
2°C 
77 hours 
50 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Stretham

March

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

March
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
9°C 
3°C 
57 hours 
57 mm 
15 days 
poor 
January January
9°C 
3°C 
65 hours 
54 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
3°C 
85 hours 
48 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in March

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

Is January the best time to visit Cambridgeshire?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Cambridgeshire with often poor weather in Cambridge.

On average, the best time to visit Cambridgeshire is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Cambridge. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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