Saffron Walden weather in January (Essex, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does January bring to Saffron Walden? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In January, Saffron Walden typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 8°C. At night, they generally drop to 2°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Saffron Walden in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. On average, there are about 18 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 58 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 Saffron Walden. 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 Saffron Walden climate page with graphs.

 

Saffron Walden, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 55 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 58 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Cambridge, the United Kingdom (22 KM, 13 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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