Shrewsbury weather in January (Shropshire, United Kingdom)

How does the January weather in Shrewsbury compare to other months? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of January in Shrewsbury typically includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 8°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 2°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Shrewsbury in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 19 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 49 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 Shrewsbury. July and August 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 Shrewsbury climate page with graphs.

 

Shrewsbury, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 49 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Wolverhampton, the United Kingdom (44 KM, 27 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

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