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Norfolk weather in January

Planning a journey to Norfolk this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What is the weather like in Norfolk in January?

Norfolk is a region in the United Kingdom. January in Norfolk generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C and nighttime temperatures around 3°C in Norwich. 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 Brockdish with an average of 53 mm to moderate rainfall in Thornham with 76 mm. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 62 hours of sunlight in Norwich. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

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

Where to go in Norfolk in January

Find the average weather conditions in January for the most popular destinations in Norfolk on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Norfolk

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

Average weather in Norwich

In January Norwich generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Norwich
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
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9°C 
4°C 
55 hours 
59 mm 
19 days 
poor 
8°C 
3°C 
62 hours 
55 mm 
19 days 
poor 
9°C 
3°C 
79 hours 
52 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Norwich

Average weather in Great Yarmouth

In January Great Yarmouth generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Great Yarmouth
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
9°C 
5°C 
42 hours 
78 mm 
18 days 
poor 
8°C 
4°C 
52 hours 
70 mm 
19 days 
poor 
8°C 
4°C 
80 hours 
64 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Great Yarmouth

Average weather in Watton

In January Watton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Watton
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
9°C 
3°C 
55 hours 
59 mm 
18 days 
poor 
8°C 
3°C 
62 hours 
57 mm 
19 days 
poor 
9°C 
2°C 
79 hours 
53 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Watton

Average weather in East Harling

In January East Harling generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

East Harling
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
9°C 
3°C 
55 hours 
58 mm 
18 days 
poor 
8°C 
2°C 
62 hours 
55 mm 
19 days 
poor 
9°C 
2°C 
79 hours 
52 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in East Harling

Average weather in Scole

In January Scole generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Scole
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
9°C 
3°C 
55 hours 
57 mm 
17 days 
poor 
8°C 
3°C 
62 hours 
54 mm 
18 days 
poor 
9°C 
3°C 
79 hours 
51 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Scole

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

Is January the best time to visit Norfolk?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Norwich, January may not be the ideal time to visit Norfolk.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Norwich. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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