Shropshire Weather in January

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

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Shrewsbury Telford Bridgnorth Ironbridge

Considering a trip to Shropshire, 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 Shropshire in January

Shropshire, the United Kingdom 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 (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Shrewsbury. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Shropshire, the United Kingdom. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Wem with an average of 60 mm (2.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Llanvair Waterdine with 81 mm (3.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in January. Shrewsbury sees roughly 49 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Shropshire by month

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

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April14°C (57°F) May17°C (63°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September19°C (66°F) October15°C (59°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Shropshire →

Best Places to Visit in Shropshire in January

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

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 Shropshire

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

Temperature range in Shropshire (January)

Precipitation variation in Shropshire (January)

Shrewsbury

In January Shrewsbury 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
37 hours
49 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Shrewsbury →

Telford

In January Telford 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
37 hours
49 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Telford →

Bridgnorth

In January Bridgnorth 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
37 hours
49 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bridgnorth →

Ironbridge

In January Ironbridge 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
37 hours
49 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ironbridge →

Ludlow

In January Ludlow 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
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
37 hours
49 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ludlow →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Shrewsbury 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Telford 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Bridgnorth 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Ironbridge 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Ludlow 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Oswestry 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)

Shropshire weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

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

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

In Shrewsbury, the average daytime high in January is 8°C (46°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 2°C (36°F).

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

Not particularly. Shrewsbury averages just 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Shropshire, the United Kingdom.

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

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Shropshire, the United Kingdom 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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