Weather in London in January
London offers cool weather with frequent rainfall (avg 4.8°C, 12 rainy days). Weather score: 3.4/10 · Okay
Avg temp
4.8°C
Daytime high
7.8°C
Night low
1.9°C
Rainy days
12
Sun per day
4.3 h
London climate table – all 12 months
| Month | Avg temp | High | Low | Rainy days | Sun/day | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.8°C | 7.8°C | 1.9°C | 12 | 4.3 h | 3.4/10 |
| February | 5.7°C | 8.9°C | 2.5°C | 10 | 5.5 h | 4.1/10 |
| March | 7.2°C | 11°C | 3.7°C | 12 | 6.8 h | 4.9/10 |
| April | 9.4°C | 13.9°C | 4.9°C | 9 | 9.6 h | 7.3/10 |
| May | 12.9°C | 17.2°C | 8.3°C | 11 | 10.6 h | 7.6/10 |
| June | 16.5°C | 20.8°C | 11.9°C | 11 | 11.2 h | 8.8/10 |
| July | 18.5°C | 22.7°C | 14.1°C | 11 | 11.4 h | 8.8/10 |
| August | 17.7°C | 22°C | 13.6°C | 10 | 10 h | 8.8/10 |
| September | 15.6°C | 19.8°C | 11.6°C | 10 | 8.4 h | 7.6/10 |
| October | 12.3°C | 15.6°C | 9°C | 12 | 6.2 h | 6.1/10 |
| November | 8.3°C | 11.1°C | 5.3°C | 12 | 4.5 h | 4.1/10 |
| December | 6.5°C | 9.1°C | 3.9°C | 11 | 3.6 h | 3.1/10 |
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Frequently asked questions about London in January
How warm is it in London in January?
In January, London averages 4.8°C, with daytime highs of 7.8°C and night lows of 1.9°C.
Does it rain a lot in London in January?
January sees around 12 rainy days and about 65.3 mm of rainfall in London.
Is January a good month to visit London?
January scores 3.4/10 for London. London offers cool weather with frequent rainfall (avg 4.8°C, 12 rainy days).