London in January: weather & travel advice
London in January is climatically mixed. Days are around 7 °C (cold). With about 11 rainy days it is wet.
London · JanuaryPhoto: Colin · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Day
- 7 °C
- Night
- 2 °C
- Rainy days
- 11 rainy days
- Sun
- 1 h/day
- Humidity
- 93 %
Suitability by travel type
BeachUnsuitable21/100
City breakUnsuitable38/100
ActiveUnsuitable30/100
FamilyUnsuitable29/100
In favour
- No particular highlights.
To consider
- Rather cool at around 7 °C
- Higher chance of rain (about 11 rainy days)
- High humidity (93 %)
All months at a glance
7J
7F
10M
14A
17M
20J
23J
22A
20S
15O
10N
7D
11J
9F
9M
9A
9M
8J
8J
8A
8S
10O
11N
11D
Similar destinations in January
Frequently asked questions
How warm is London in January?
Daytime highs average around 7 °C, with nights around 2 °C.
Does it rain a lot in London in January?
On the long-term average, expect about 11 rainy days.
When is the best time to visit London?
The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.