Rutland Weather in January

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

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Oakham Uppingham

Considering a trip to Rutland, the United Kingdom this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Rutland in January

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

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Oakham. 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 learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Rutland, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 55 mm (2.2 in) in Oakham.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Oakham receives about 52 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Rutland by month

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

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 monthJuly23°C (73°F) August22°C (72°F) September19°C (66°F) October15°C (59°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Rutland in January

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

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 Rutland

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

Temperature range in Rutland (January)

Precipitation variation in Rutland (January)

Oakham

In January Oakham 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
59 mm (2.3 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Oakham →

Uppingham

In January Uppingham 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
15 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Uppingham →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Oakham 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Uppingham 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)

Rutland weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

January in Rutland, the United Kingdom brings poor weather. In Oakham, daytime temperatures are typically around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime lows hover near 2°C (36°F).

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

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

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

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

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

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Rutland, the United Kingdom with often poor weather in Oakham.

On average, the best time to visit Rutland, the United Kingdom is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Oakham. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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