Rochdale weather in January (Greater Manchester, United Kingdom)

Interested in knowing the climate of Rochdale in January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

During January, Rochdale usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Expect temperatures to climb to 7°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 2°C. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Rochdale in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 99 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 21 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 50 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Rochdale. July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November 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 Rochdale climate page with graphs.

 

Rochdale, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 99 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 50 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Huddersfield, the United Kingdom (24 KM, 15 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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