January Rainfall and Precipitation in Kent

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Kent, the United Kingdom in January.

Kent, the United Kingdom, a region in the United Kingdom, experiences moderate precipitation in January, ranging from 57 mm (2.2 in) of rainfall in Gravesend to 87 mm (3.4 in) in Folkestone. In January, it is winter.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Kent precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Kent, the United Kingdom receive in January?

In January, Canterbury typically receives modest rainfall, around 65 mm (2.6 in), making this a relatively dry month.

How many days does it rain in Kent, the United Kingdom in January?

Rainfall in Canterbury typically falls on roughly 17 days days in January.

Is January part of the rainy season in Kent, the United Kingdom?

January is generally a drier month for Kent, the United Kingdom, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in January in Kent, the United Kingdom?

Looking at our data, Folkestone tops the wettest-cities list in Kent, the United Kingdom for January, with monthly rainfall averaging 87 mm (3.4 in).

What is the driest city in January in Kent, the United Kingdom?

In our records, Gravesend stands out as the driest city in Kent, the United Kingdom for January, averaging just 57 mm (2.2 in).

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