South Shields weather in January (Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom)

How does the January weather in South Shields compare to other months? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in South Shields generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 8°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 3°C. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

South Shields in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 18 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 63 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit South Shields. 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 South Shields climate page with graphs.

 

South Shields, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 63 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Sunderland, the United Kingdom (10 KM, 6 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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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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