London Weather in January
United Kingdom · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high7°C (45°F)
Avg low2°C (35°F)
Rainfall62 mm (2.4 in)
RatingPoor 3.8/10
Expect cold days in London in January: the average high is 7°C (45°F) and the average low is 2°C (35°F). January is winter in United Kingdom. The month is moderately rainy, with about 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain spread over 14 days. You get roughly 8.1 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is January a good time to visit London?
January is not the best time to visit London (3.8/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in June to September.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 7°C (45°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 2°C (35°F) |
| Daily mean | 4°C (39°F) |
| Rainfall | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 14 |
| Humidity | 93% |
| Cloud cover | 74% |
| Daylight | 8.1 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 2.3 hours/day |
| Wind | 13.7 km/h |
| vs December | 1°C cooler than December, with 10 mm less rain. |
What to pack for London in January
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
London weather in other months
Jan7°C / 2°C62 mmPoorFeb8°C / 2°C54 mmFairMar11°C / 3°C51 mmFairApr14°C / 4°C38 mmGoodMay17°C / 7°C57 mmExcellentJun21°C / 10°C57 mmExcellentJul23°C / 13°C57 mmExcellentAug22°C / 12°C61 mmExcellentSep20°C / 11°C49 mmExcellentOct16°C / 8°C76 mmGoodNov11°C / 5°C73 mmFairDec8°C / 3°C72 mmPoor
← DecemberBest time to visit LondonFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria19°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife19°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Funchal17°C · 38 mm · Excellent
- Seville16°C · 44 mm · Excellent
- Valencia15°C · 32 mm · Excellent
- Malaga15°C · 58 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Bath7°C · 75 mm
- Birmingham6°C · 65 mm
- Bruges6°C · 65 mm
- Manchester6°C · 92 mm
- Saint Peter Port10°C · 96 mm
- Liverpool7°C · 91 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.