Westward weather in January (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

How is January weather typically in Westward? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In January, Westward typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 8°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 2°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Westward in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 39 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Westward. July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Westward, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 117 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

* Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (58 KM, 36 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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