January Rainfall and Precipitation in Tyne and Wear

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom in January.

Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom, a region in the United Kingdom, experiences moderate precipitation in January, ranging from 60 mm (2.4 in) of rainfall in South Shields to 68 mm (2.7 in) in Wylam. January falls during the winter season.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Tyne and Wear precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom receive in January?

Newcastle upon Tyne stays mostly dry in January, with average rainfall close to 62 mm (2.4 in).

How many days does it rain in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom in January?

Expect around 19 days rainy days in Newcastle upon Tyne during January.

Is January part of the rainy season in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom?

No. January sits outside the typical rainy season in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom, so you can expect drier conditions overall.

What is the wettest city in January in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom?

Based on our records, Wylam receives the most rainfall in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom in January, averaging about 68 mm (2.7 in).

What is the driest city in January in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom?

In our records, South Shields stands out as the driest city in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom for January, averaging just 60 mm (2.4 in).

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