Salford weather in January (United Kingdom)

Is Salford a good destination in January, weather-wise? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

January in Salford generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 8°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 2°C. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

Salford in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 48 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 Salford. July and August generally stand out with 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 Salford climate page with graphs.

 

Salford, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 93 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 48 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Manchester, the United Kingdom (15 KM, 9 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?

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