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Rothbury weather in January (Northumberland, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Rothbury in January? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Rothbury typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 8°C, cooling down at night to around 2°C. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Rothbury in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 20 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 59 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 Rothbury. July and August typically offer 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 Rothbury climate page with graphs.

 

Rothbury, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 65%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 68 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
SunshineSunshine 59 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom (41 KM, 26 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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