Cheshire Weather in January

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

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Chester Knutsford Crewe Wilmslow

Planning a getaway to Cheshire, the United Kingdom this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Cheshire in January

Cheshire, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. January in Cheshire 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 (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Chester. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Cheshire, the United Kingdom. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

For specific regional insights in Cheshire, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Malpas with an average of 61 mm (2.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Handforth with 87 mm (3.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Chester receives about 55 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Cheshire by month

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

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April14°C (57°F) May17°C (63°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September19°C (66°F) October15°C (59°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Cheshire →

Best Places to Visit in Cheshire in January

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

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 Cheshire

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

Temperature range in Cheshire (January)

Precipitation variation in Cheshire (January)

Chester

In January Chester 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
48 hours
55 hours
71 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Chester →

Knutsford

In January Knutsford generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°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
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
48 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Knutsford →

Crewe

In January Crewe generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°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)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
48 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Crewe →

Wilmslow

In January Wilmslow generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°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
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
48 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Wilmslow →

Congleton

In January Congleton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°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
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
48 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Congleton →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Cheshire, 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 Cheshire in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Chester 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Knutsford 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Crewe 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Wilmslow 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Congleton 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Macclesfield 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)

Cheshire weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Cheshire, the United Kingdom in January. The popular destination of Chester averages 9°C (48°F) by day and 3°C (37°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Chester peak at roughly 9°C (48°F) in January, dropping to about 3°C (37°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Cheshire, the United Kingdom during January, with Chester averaging close to 67 mm (2.6 in).

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

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Cheshire, the United Kingdom due to the typically poor weather in Chester.

On average, the best time to visit Cheshire, the United Kingdom is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Chester. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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