Weather in January in The Cotswolds
Planning a getaway to the Cotswolds 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 is the weather like in the Cotswolds in January?
The Cotswolds is a region in the United Kingdom. January in the Cotswolds 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 Cheltenham. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in the Cotswolds. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Chipping Campden with an average of 62 mm to moderate rainfall in Cirencester with 68 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 54 hours of sunlight in Cheltenham. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Cotswolds in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the Cotswolds climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in the Cotswolds?
Cheltenham
In January Cheltenham 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.
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Stow on the Wold
In January Stow on the Wold generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Chipping Campden
In January Chipping Campden generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Cirencester
In January Cirencester generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bourton on the Water
In January Bourton on the Water generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Cotswolds, in the United Kingdom.
Is January the best time to visit the Cotswolds?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Cheltenham, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Cotswolds.
On average, the best time to visit the Cotswolds is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Cheltenham. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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