Skegness weather in January (Lincolnshire, United Kingdom)

What does the weather outlook for Skegness look like in January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

January in Skegness generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of 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 4°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Skegness in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 18 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 65 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Skegness. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Skegness, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 65 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Peterborough, the United Kingdom (74 KM, 46 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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