How hot is London in January?

Daytime highs in London in January average 8°C (46°F); nights drop to about 2°C.

Does it rain in London in January?

Expect around 10.8 rainy days and 58 mm of rainfall in January.

Is January a good time to visit London?

January is a challenging month to visit London — consider June–August instead. Overall travel score: 2.6/10. The best months are June–August.

London weather in January

January is a challenging month to visit London — consider June–August instead. Expect highs around 8°C, lows near 2°C, and about 10.8 days with rain.

2.6 · Challengingtravel score for January

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Avg high

8°C

Avg low

2°C

Rainfall

58 mm

Rain days

10.8

Sunshine

4.4 h/day

Daylight

8.1 h

What to pack for London in January

a warm coat, hat and gloves
a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent

Humidity averages 87%; max daily wind around 22 km/h.

How January compares

Best months in London: June–August. See the full best time to visit London guide.

London in January: the details

In January, London sees average daytime highs of 8°C (46°F) and overnight lows of 2°C (35°F). Rainfall totals roughly 58 mm across 10.8 rainy days, and the sun shines about 4.4 hours per day with 8.1 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 87%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for London, United Kingdom (51.51, -0.13) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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