Windermere weather in January (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

Interested in knowing the climate of Windermere in January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

During January, Windermere usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 7°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 2°C. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Windermere in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 148 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 21 days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 57 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 Windermere. May, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Windermere, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 148 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 57 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (63 KM, 39 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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