Gloucestershire weather in January

Considering a trip to Gloucestershire this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Gloucestershire in January?

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

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 2°C in Cheltenham. 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.

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tewkesbury with an average of 62 mm to moderate rainfall in Wick with 74 mm. 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.

For specific regional insights in Gloucestershire for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Gloucestershire climate page.

Where to go in Gloucestershire in January

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 in Gloucestershire

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

Average weather in 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.

Cheltenham

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

9°C 

3°C 

49 hours 

69 mm 

18 days 

poor 

January January

9°C 

2°C 

54 hours 

64 mm 

18 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

9°C 

2°C 

76 hours 

57 mm 

14 days 

poor 

Climate in Cheltenham

Average weather in Gloucester

In January Gloucester 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.

Gloucester

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

9°C 

3°C 

49 hours 

69 mm 

18 days 

poor 

January January

9°C 

3°C 

54 hours 

64 mm 

18 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

9°C 

2°C 

76 hours 

57 mm 

14 days 

poor 

Climate in Gloucester

Average weather in 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.

Stow on the Wold

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

9°C 

3°C 

54 hours 

67 mm 

18 days 

poor 

January January

8°C 

2°C 

60 hours 

63 mm 

18 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

9°C 

2°C 

75 hours 

56 mm 

14 days 

poor 

Climate in Stow on the Wold

Average weather in Stroud

In January Stroud 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.

Stroud

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

9°C 

3°C 

49 hours 

71 mm 

18 days 

poor 

January January

9°C 

3°C 

54 hours 

67 mm 

18 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

9°C 

2°C 

76 hours 

58 mm 

14 days 

poor 

Climate in Stroud

Average weather in 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.

Chipping Campden

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

9°C 

3°C 

49 hours 

66 mm 

17 days 

poor 

January January

8°C 

2°C 

54 hours 

62 mm 

18 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

9°C 

2°C 

76 hours 

56 mm 

14 days 

poor 

Climate in Chipping Campden

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

Is January the best time to visit Gloucestershire?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Cheltenham, January may not be the ideal time to visit Gloucestershire.

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