Rochester weather in January (Kent, United Kingdom)

What does the weather outlook for Rochester look like in January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The month of January in Rochester typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 9°C, cooling off to about 3°C at night. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Precipitation

Rochester in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 18 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 52 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Rochester. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Rochester, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 58 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 52 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Leeds-Kent, the United Kingdom (17 KM, 10 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Rochester.

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