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Winchester weather in January (Hampshire, United Kingdom)

Interested in knowing the climate of Winchester in January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Winchester tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near 9°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 3°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Precipitation

Winchester in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. On average, there are about 17 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 63 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 Winchester. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February 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 Winchester climate page with graphs.

 

Winchester, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 10°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 71 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 91% *  
SunshineSunshine 63 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 17% *  
* Data from: Southampton, the United Kingdom (18 KM, 11 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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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. With a water temperature of around 10°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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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