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Weather in January in Greater London

Planning a getaway to Greater London 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 Greater London in January?

Greater London is a region in the United Kingdom. January in Greater London 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 3°C in London. 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

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hornchurch with an average of 56 mm to moderate rainfall in Claygate with 62 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 62 hours of sunshine in London. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For a closer look at January's conditions in Greater London, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Greater London's yearly weather, check out our Greater London climate page.

Where to go in Greater London in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Greater London 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 Greater London?

London

In January London 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.

London
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   December December
<<  
9°C 
3°C 
54 hours 
63 mm 
16 days 
poor 
January January
9°C 
3°C 
62 hours 
60 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
3°C 
78 hours 
55 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in London

Croydon

In January Croydon 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.

Croydon
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
9°C 
3°C 
54 hours 
65 mm 
15 days 
poor 
January January
9°C 
3°C 
62 hours 
61 mm 
16 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
3°C 
78 hours 
57 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Croydon

Ilford

In January Ilford 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.

Ilford
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
9°C 
3°C 
49 hours 
60 mm 
15 days 
poor 
January January
9°C 
3°C 
61 hours 
57 mm 
16 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
3°C 
78 hours 
53 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Ilford

Hounslow

In January Hounslow 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.

Hounslow
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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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 
54 hours 
63 mm 
16 days 
poor 
January January
9°C 
3°C 
62 hours 
60 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
3°C 
78 hours 
55 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Hounslow

Harrow

In January Harrow 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.

Harrow
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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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 
54 hours 
62 mm 
16 days 
poor 
January January
9°C 
3°C 
62 hours 
59 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
3°C 
78 hours 
55 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Harrow

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

Is January the best time to visit Greater London?

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

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

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