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Weather in January in Essex

Planning a getaway to Essex 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 Essex in January?

Essex is a region in the United Kingdom. January in Essex generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 4°C in Southend-on-Sea. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Essex in January, check out the map below. 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.

For specific regional insights in Essex, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Chelmsford with an average of 55 mm to moderate rainfall in Frinton-on-Sea with 74 mm.

Average sunshine

The city Southend-on-Sea usually sees around 61 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

For a more detailed look at Essex's conditions throughout the year, check out our Essex climate page.

Where to go in Essex in January

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

Weather conditions Weather
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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).

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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 Essex's climate page.

Popular destinations

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

Southend-on-Sea

In January Southend-on-Sea generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Southend-on-Sea
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
15°C 
9°C 
1,609 hours 
766 mm 
164 days 
poor 
January January
9°C 
4°C 
61 hours 
69 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
4°C 
78 hours 
63 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Southend-on-Sea

Colchester

In January Colchester 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.

Colchester
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
15°C 
8°C 
1,609 hours 
708 mm 
160 days 
poor 
January January
9°C 
3°C 
61 hours 
60 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
3°C 
78 hours 
55 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Colchester

Clacton-on-Sea

In January Clacton-on-Sea generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Clacton-on-Sea
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
14°C 
9°C 
1,609 hours 
758 mm 
156 days 
poor 
January January
9°C 
4°C 
61 hours 
70 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
4°C 
78 hours 
62 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Clacton-on-Sea

Brightlingsea

In January Brightlingsea generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Brightlingsea
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
15°C 
9°C 
1,609 hours 
712 mm 
157 days 
poor 
January January
9°C 
4°C 
61 hours 
62 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
4°C 
78 hours 
56 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Brightlingsea

Takeley

In January Takeley 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.

Takeley
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
15°C 
7°C 
1,609 hours 
697 mm 
169 days 
poor 
January January
9°C 
3°C 
61 hours 
55 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
3°C 
78 hours 
51 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Takeley

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

Is January the best time to visit Essex?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Essex due to the typically poor weather in Southend-on-Sea.

On average, the best time to visit Essex is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Southend-on-Sea. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Essex.

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