Swinton weather in January (United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Swinton during January? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

January in Swinton generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. Daytime temperatures hover around 8°C, while nights can cool down to about 3°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year, making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Precipitation

Swinton in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 54 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

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

 

Swinton, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 54 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (72 KM, 45 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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