West Midlands Weather in January

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

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Are you planning a trip a to the West Midlands, the United Kingdom in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in the West Midlands in January

The West Midlands, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. January in the West Midlands 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 2°C (36°F) in Birmingham. 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 the West Midlands, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 60 mm (2.4 in) in Birmingham.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in January. Birmingham sees roughly 50 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore the West Midlands by month

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

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 monthJuly22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September19°C (66°F) October15°C (59°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit the West Midlands →

Best Places to Visit in the West Midlands in January

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

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 the West Midlands

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

Temperature range in the West Midlands (January)

Precipitation variation in the West Midlands (January)

Birmingham

In January Birmingham 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
48 hours
50 hours
60 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Birmingham →

Coventry

In January Coventry 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
61 hours
63 hours
86 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Coventry →

Solihull

In January Solihull 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
48 hours
50 hours
60 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Solihull →

Walsall

In January Walsall 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
68 mm (2.7 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Walsall →

Dudley

In January Dudley 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
68 mm (2.7 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Dudley →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Birmingham 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Coventry 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Solihull 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Walsall 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Dudley 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Sutton Coldfield 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)

The West Midlands weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the West Midlands, the United Kingdom in January?

the West Midlands, the United Kingdom typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Birmingham average around 8°C (46°F), and temperatures drop to about 2°C (36°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the West Midlands, the United Kingdom in January?

Daytime temperatures in Birmingham peak at roughly 8°C (46°F) in January, dropping to about 2°C (36°F) overnight.

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

January is on the drier side in the West Midlands, the United Kingdom. Birmingham averages only about 60 mm (2.4 in), with most days staying dry.

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

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

On average, the best time to visit the West Midlands, the United Kingdom is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Birmingham. 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 the West Midlands.

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