Lake District National Park Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom in January.

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Keswick Bowness-on-Windermere Ambleside Grasmere

Planning a getaway to the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom 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 to Expect in the Lake District National Park in January

The Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. January in the Lake District National Park generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Keswick. 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.

For specific regional insights in the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Pooley Bridge with an average of 128 mm (5 in) to high rainfall in Coniston with 155 mm (6.1 in).

Explore the Lake District National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Lake District National Park - and find the best time to visit. (based on Keswick)

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September17°C (63°F) October13°C (55°F) November10°C (50°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Lake District National Park in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Lake District National Park.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Lake District National Park

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in the Lake District National Park (January)

Precipitation variation in the Lake District National Park (January)

Keswick

In January Keswick generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
145 mm (5.7 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
17 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Keswick →

Bowness-on-Windermere

In January Bowness-on-Windermere generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
49 hours
57 hours
79 hours
Monthly rainfall
161 mm (6.3 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Bowness-on-Windermere →

Ambleside

In January Ambleside generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
49 hours
57 hours
79 hours
Monthly rainfall
158 mm (6.2 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
22 days
17 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Ambleside →

Grasmere

In January Grasmere generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
49 hours
57 hours
79 hours
Monthly rainfall
157 mm (6.2 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
17 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Grasmere →

Hawkshead

In January Hawkshead generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
49 hours
57 hours
79 hours
Monthly rainfall
166 mm (6.5 in)
153 mm (6 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Hawkshead →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Lake District National Park, in the United Kingdom.

In our records: the United Kingdom January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in the United Kingdom in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in the United Kingdom dropped to -20°C (-4°F) in Birmingham on January 14, 1982.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Lake District National Park in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Keswick 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)
Bowness-on-Windermere 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 149 mm (5.9 in)
Ambleside 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 148 mm (5.8 in)
Grasmere 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 148 mm (5.8 in)
Hawkshead 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 153 mm (6 in)
Coniston 7°C (45°F) 3°C (37°F) 155 mm (6.1 in)

The Lake District National Park weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom in January?

the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom typically experiences less favorable weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Keswick average around 7°C (45°F), and temperatures drop to about 2°C (36°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom in January?

Average temperatures in the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom during January range from a nighttime low near 2°C (36°F) to a daytime high around 7°C (45°F) in Keswick.

Does the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in January?

Yes, January tends to be a wetter month in the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom. Average rainfall in Keswick sits around 137 mm (5.4 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom due to the typically less favorable weather in Keswick.

Generally speaking, May, July and August provide good weather in Keswick. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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