Leicestershire Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Leicestershire, the United Kingdom in January.

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Loughborough Castle Donington Lutterworth Melton Mowbray

Planning a getaway to Leicestershire, 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 Leicestershire in January

Leicestershire, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. January in Leicestershire generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Loughborough. 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.

To explore the conditions in Leicestershire, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Staunton in the Vale with an average of 53 mm (2.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Moira with 59 mm (2.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during January. Loughborough receives roughly 52 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore Leicestershire by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Leicestershire — and find the best time to visit. (based on Loughborough)

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April14°C (57°F) May17°C (63°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September19°C (66°F) October15°C (59°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Leicestershire →

Best Places to Visit in Leicestershire in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Leicestershire.

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 Leicestershire

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Leicestershire, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Leicestershire (January)

Precipitation variation in Leicestershire (January)

Loughborough

In January Loughborough generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
49 hours
52 hours
61 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Loughborough →

Castle Donington

In January Castle Donington generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
58 hours
80 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Castle Donington →

Lutterworth

In January Lutterworth generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
49 hours
52 hours
61 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lutterworth →

Melton Mowbray

In January Melton Mowbray generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
49 hours
52 hours
61 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Melton Mowbray →

Moira

In January Moira generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
49 hours
52 hours
61 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Moira →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Leicestershire, 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 Leicestershire in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Loughborough 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Castle Donington 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Lutterworth 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Melton Mowbray 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Moira 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Ashby de la Zouch 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)

Leicestershire weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Leicestershire, the United Kingdom in January?

Expect poor weather across Leicestershire, the United Kingdom in January. The popular destination of Loughborough averages 8°C (46°F) by day and 2°C (36°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Leicestershire, the United Kingdom in January?

Loughborough averages a daytime maximum of 8°C (46°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 2°C (36°F).

Does Leicestershire, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Loughborough averages just 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Leicestershire, the United Kingdom.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Leicestershire, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Leicestershire, the United Kingdom due to the typically poor weather in Loughborough.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Loughborough. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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