January weather forecast
United Kingdom

January in the United Kingdom is typically the coldest month of the year. It brings freezing temperatures, particularly in the interior uplands and the Scottish highlands, where subpolar oceanic and continental subarctic climates prevail. Some areas of Scotland, such as Braemar, have experienced extreme cold temperatures, recording as low as -27.2°C (-17°F), the lowest temperature ever noted in the country.

Comparing January to the following month, February, temperatures generally remain low, but January often sees more severe and prolonged cold spells. The west experiences more rainfall, and snow is common in the northern regions, especially in the Scottish Highlands where the snowfall is significant. In contrast, the eastern parts are typically less rainy and windy.

In cities like London, temperatures range from 2°C (35.6°F) to 7°C (44.6°F), often feeling colder due to damp and wind. Northern Ireland, with its mostly hilly terrain, experiences similar cold temperatures but with fewer extremes. Coastal areas, influenced by the Atlantic Ocean, tend to have milder weather, though still chilly and often accompanied by strong winds.

---

• London - January »
  In January, in London the rain falls for 11.2 days. In London, during January, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of precipitation.
• Edinburgh - January »
  In Edinburgh during January, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of snow. In Edinburgh, during January, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of snow.
• Manchester - January »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Manchester, United Kingdom, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. January is the coldest month in Manchester with the temperature often reaching an average high of 5.7°C (42.3°F) and an average low of 1.5°C (34.7°F).
• Birmingham - January »
  The months with the least rainfall in Birmingham are January and September Rain falls for 11.9 days and accumulates 17mm (0.67") of rain. In Birmingham, during January, snow falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 21mm (0.83") of snow.
• Glasgow - January »
  In Glasgow in January, during 3.8 snowfall days, 32mm (1.26") of snow is typically accumulated. Glasgow experiences its lowest average temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 4.9°C (40.8°F) and a minimum of 1.4°C (34.5°F).
• Liverpool - January »
  The month with the most snowfall days in Liverpool is January, when snow falls for 6 days. In Liverpool during January, snow falls for 6 days.
• Bristol - January »
  January, April and September are months with the least rain in Bristol when the rain falls for 10.3 days and typically aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of rain. The months with the highest humidity in Bristol are January, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%.
• Oxford - January »
  Chilly January in Oxford features drops in temperature as cold as 1.4°C (34.5°F) and sporadic snowfall reaching 10mm (0.39") in volume. In Oxford during January, the rain falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of precipitation.
• Cambridge - January »
  In Cambridge during January, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of precipitation. In Cambridge, during January, snow falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 14mm (0.55") of snow.
• Leeds - January »
  In Leeds in January, snow falls for 2.9 days, with typically accumulated 16mm (0.63") of snow. In Leeds during January, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of precipitation.
• Cardiff - January »
  In Cardiff in January, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 16mm (0.63") of accumulated precipitation. In Cardiff, in January, snow falls for 0.8 days, with typically accumulated 1mm (0.04") of snow.
• Belfast - January »
  In Belfast in January, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 10mm (0.39") of snow. January experiences the coldest temperatures compared to the following months in Belfast, United Kingdom, with a swing from 3.1°C (37.6°F) to 6.8°C (44.2°F).