Sunderland weather in January (Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Sunderland in January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of January in Sunderland typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 8°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 3°C. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Sunderland in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 63 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Sunderland. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sunderland, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 62 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 63 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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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