Kent weather in January

Planning a getaway to Kent 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 Kent in January?

Kent is a region in the United Kingdom. January in Kent generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. In January, it is winter.

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 4°C in Canterbury. 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 Gravesend with an average of 57 mm to moderate rainfall in Folkestone with 87 mm. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 52 hours of sunshine in Canterbury. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kent in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Kent climate page.

Where to go in Kent 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 Kent

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

Average weather in Canterbury

In January Canterbury 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.

Canterbury

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 

4°C 

50 hours 

73 mm 

16 days 

poor 

January January

9°C 

4°C 

52 hours 

65 mm 

17 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

9°C 

4°C 

70 hours 

59 mm 

13 days 

poor 

Climate in Canterbury

Average weather in Dover

In January Dover generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Dover

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
<<  

10°C 

6°C 

50 hours 

97 mm 

16 days 

poor 

January January

9°C 

5°C 

52 hours 

86 mm 

17 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

9°C 

5°C 

70 hours 

72 mm 

13 days 

poor 

Climate in Dover

Average weather in Folkestone

In January Folkestone generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Folkestone

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
<<  

10°C 

5°C 

50 hours 

97 mm 

16 days 

poor 

January January

9°C 

5°C 

52 hours 

87 mm 

17 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

9°C 

4°C 

70 hours 

72 mm 

13 days 

poor 

Climate in Folkestone

Average weather in Whitstable

In January Whitstable 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.

Whitstable

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 

5°C 

50 hours 

76 mm 

16 days 

poor 

January January

9°C 

4°C 

52 hours 

68 mm 

18 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

9°C 

4°C 

70 hours 

62 mm 

14 days 

poor 

Climate in Whitstable

Average weather in Broadstairs

In January Broadstairs generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Broadstairs

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
<<  

10°C 

6°C 

50 hours 

86 mm 

15 days 

poor 

January January

9°C 

5°C 

52 hours 

75 mm 

17 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

9°C 

5°C 

70 hours 

67 mm 

13 days 

poor 

Climate in Broadstairs

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

Is January the best time to visit Kent?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Kent due to the typically poor weather in Canterbury.

On average, the best time to visit Kent is in July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Canterbury. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.