Richmond upon Thames weather in January (Greater London, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Richmond upon Thames in January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Richmond upon Thames includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 9°C. At night, it falls to around 3°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Richmond upon Thames in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. On average, there are about 17 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 62 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Richmond upon Thames. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Richmond upon Thames climate page with graphs.

 

Richmond upon Thames, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 62 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 23% *  

* Data from: London, the United Kingdom (10 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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