Thaxted weather in January (Essex, United Kingdom)

Is January a good time to explore Thaxted weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Thaxted typically includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 8°C. At night, they generally drop to 2°C. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

Thaxted in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 18 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 61 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

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

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

 

Thaxted, 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.

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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