Stansted Mountfitchet weather in January (Essex, United Kingdom)

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

Temperatures

During January, Stansted Mountfitchet usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 8°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 2°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Precipitation

Stansted Mountfitchet in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 18 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 61 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 Stansted Mountfitchet. June, July, August and September 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 Stansted Mountfitchet climate page with graphs.

 

Stansted Mountfitchet, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 55 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 61 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Chelmsford, the United Kingdom (26 KM, 16 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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