Greater London weather in January

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.

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.

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. 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

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 Greater London

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

Average weather in 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

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 

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

Average weather in 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

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 

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

Average weather in 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

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 

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

Average weather in 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

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 

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

Average weather in 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

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 

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.