England (London)
January
Weather in England for January 2026
Your guide to England weather in January - trends and predictions
With an average of 2 snowy days, England usually enjoys a light touch of snow in January.
According to England snow forecast for January 2026, 4 snowy days are expected until the end of the month. The closest date with snow is Sunday, 25 January.Until now, January 2026 in England is cooler than usual, with temperatures averaging 4.9 °C, this is -2.1 °C below the typical seasonal average.
Expect cooler weather in the next days in England with the forecast suggesting a temperature of 4.9 °C, lower than the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in England at the beginning of January is 7.1 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 3.4 °C by the end of January.
England experiences heavy rainfall in January, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 68.2 mm.
Snow Forecast ❄️
Temperatures
Rain 🌧️
8
Dry days
21
Rainy days
2
Snow days
7°/2°
Temperatures
19 km/h
Avg max wind
78 %
Avg humidity
England Weather January
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What’s the Weather Like in England This January?
Discover the average temperatures and weather trends across England’s cities this January.
Temperatures trend during January in England
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January weather in England day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| 1 Jan. |  Patchy rain possible | 9° /5° | 3.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 2 Jan. |  Overcast | 8° /3° | 1.4 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 3 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /3° | 1.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 4 Jan. |  Moderate rain at times | 7° /2° | 2.8 mm | 0.7 cm | |
| 5 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /2° | 4.5 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 6 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /2° | 2.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 7 Jan. | Overcast | 5° /2° | 1.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 8 Jan. | Overcast | 6° /1° | 3.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 9 Jan. |  Sunny | 6° /1° | 2.2 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 10 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 6° /0° | 1.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 11 Jan. | Overcast | 7° /2° | 1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 12 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /3° | 2.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 13 Jan. | Moderate rain at times | 8° /2° | 3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 14 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /2° | 7.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 15 Jan. |  Partly cloudy | 6° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 16 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /5° | 0.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 17 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 10° /6° | 2.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 18 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 8° /5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 19 Jan. | Overcast | 9° /4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 20 Jan. |  Mist | 9° /5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 21 Jan. | Overcast | 5° /2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 22 Jan. |  Cloudy | 3° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 23 Jan. | Sunny | 4° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 24 Jan. | Sunny | 3° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 25 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 3° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 26 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 3° /-1° | 0.1 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 27 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 2° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 28 Jan. |  Light snow showers | 0° /-2° | 0.6 mm | 0.4 cm | |
| 29 Jan. | Light snow showers | 0° /-1° | 0.5 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 30 Jan. | Cloudy | 8° /2° | 3.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 31 Jan. | Overcast | 8° /2° | 1.5 mm | 0 cm | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for England in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the England forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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England in January - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in England during January?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 7° and colder nights, dipping below 2°.
How much rainfall should be expected in England during January?
Moderate rainfall is anticipated in England during January, with a total of 68.2 mm spread over approximately 21 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.
Will it snow in England in January 2026?
England experiences an average snowfall of 1.28 cm during January, occurring over 2 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in England during January?
The average wind speed in England during January is 19 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
England snow forecast January 2026
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On average, England sees 2 snowy days during January, with approximately 1.3 cm of total snowfall.
January rainfall patterns in England
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Typically, England has 21 rainy days in January with a total of 68.2 mm of rainfall.
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