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Weather in January in Shropshire

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

What is the weather like in Shropshire in January?

Shropshire is a region in the United Kingdom. January in Shropshire 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 and nighttime temperatures around 2°C in Shrewsbury. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Shropshire in January, check out the map below. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Shropshire. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Shropshire, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Wem with an average of 60 mm to moderate rainfall in Llanvair Waterdine with 81 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 49 hours of sunlight in Shrewsbury. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Shropshire climate page.

Where to go in Shropshire in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Shropshire on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

Weather conditions Weather
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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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our Shropshire's climate page.

Popular destinations

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

Shrewsbury

In January Shrewsbury 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.

Shrewsbury
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
15°C 
7°C 
1,380 hours 
779 mm 
191 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
2°C 
49 hours 
61 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
2°C 
67 hours 
59 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Shrewsbury

Telford

In January Telford 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.

Telford
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
15°C 
7°C 
1,380 hours 
806 mm 
187 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
2°C 
49 hours 
61 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
2°C 
67 hours 
58 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Telford

Bridgnorth

In January Bridgnorth 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.

Bridgnorth
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
15°C 
7°C 
1,380 hours 
813 mm 
185 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
2°C 
49 hours 
63 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
2°C 
67 hours 
58 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Bridgnorth

Ironbridge

In January Ironbridge 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.

Ironbridge
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
15°C 
7°C 
1,380 hours 
807 mm 
187 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
2°C 
49 hours 
62 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
2°C 
67 hours 
58 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Ironbridge

Ludlow

In January Ludlow 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.

Ludlow
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
14°C 
6°C 
1,380 hours 
809 mm 
187 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
2°C 
49 hours 
66 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
2°C 
67 hours 
60 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Ludlow

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

Is January the best time to visit Shropshire?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Shropshire with often poor weather in Shrewsbury.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Shrewsbury. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Shropshire.

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