Wigton weather in January (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Wigton as January approaches? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Wigton typically brings low temperatures and high rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. Daytime temperatures hover around 8°C, while nights can cool down to about 2°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Wigton in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 116 mm for the month. You can typically expect 20 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 39 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

 

Wigton, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 116 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (54 KM, 34 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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