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Weather in January in Greater London

Are you planning a trip a to Greater London in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

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. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Greater London in January, check out the map below. 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.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Greater London, check out the map below.

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

London experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 62 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit 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 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).

Select a Month of Interest

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 Greater London's climate page.

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
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 
1,675 hours 
716 mm 
168 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
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 
1,675 hours 
734 mm 
157 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
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 
698 mm 
156 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
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 
1,675 hours 
719 mm 
165 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
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 
1,675 hours 
717 mm 
165 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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Greater London.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to the United Kingdom? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in the United Kingdom.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.