Watford weather in January (Hertfordshire, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Watford this January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Watford includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 9°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 3°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Watford in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 62 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

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

 

Watford, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 59 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 62 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 23% *  

* Data from: London, the United Kingdom (19 KM, 12 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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