Tyne and Wear Weather in January

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

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Newcastle upon Tyne South Shields Whitley Bay Gateshead

Planning a getaway to Tyne and Wear, 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 Tyne and Wear in January

Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. January in Tyne and Wear generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Newcastle upon Tyne. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

To explore the conditions in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in South Shields with an average of 60 mm (2.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Wylam with 68 mm (2.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in January. Newcastle upon Tyne sees roughly 59 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Tyne and Wear by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Tyne and Wear - and find the best time to visit. (based on Newcastle upon Tyne)

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March10°C (50°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August20°C (68°F) September18°C (64°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
Best Time to Visit Tyne and Wear →

Best Places to Visit in Tyne and Wear in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 Tyne and Wear

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

Temperature range in Tyne and Wear (January)

Precipitation variation in Tyne and Wear (January)

Newcastle upon Tyne

In January Newcastle upon Tyne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable 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)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
53 hours
59 hours
82 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Newcastle upon Tyne →

South Shields

In January South Shields generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
53 hours
63 hours
83 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in South Shields →

Whitley Bay

In January Whitley Bay generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
53 hours
59 hours
82 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Whitley Bay →

Gateshead

In January Gateshead generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable 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)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
53 hours
59 hours
82 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Gateshead →

Tynemouth

In January Tynemouth generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
53 hours
63 hours
83 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Tynemouth →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Newcastle upon Tyne 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
South Shields 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Whitley Bay 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Gateshead 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Tynemouth 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Heddon on the Wall 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)

Tyne and Wear weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom in January?

Expect less favorable weather across Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom in January. The popular destination of Newcastle upon Tyne averages 8°C (46°F) by day and 3°C (37°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom in January?

Newcastle upon Tyne averages a daytime maximum of 8°C (46°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 3°C (37°F).

Does Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom. Newcastle upon Tyne averages only about 62 mm (2.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom due to the typically less favorable weather in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Generally speaking, July and August provide excellent weather in Newcastle upon Tyne. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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