Monthly climate guide
London weather in January
With highs near 7°C (45°F) and lows around 2°C (35°F), January feels cold in London. Rainfall averages about 67 mm (some rain) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- Just 150 km apart, but London runs about 2°C cooler than Bournemouth this month.
- January brings mid-winter to London.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 6°C).
- Short daylight hours mean Tower of London is best seen around midday.
January is typically London's coolest month.
Avg high
7°C
45°F
Avg low
2°C
35°F
Rainfall
67 mm
some rain
Humidity
93%
relative
Sky
73%
cloud · often cloudy
London weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / 45°F | 2°C / 35°F | 67 mm | 93% | 73% |
| February | 8°C / 46°F | 2°C / 35°F | 51 mm | 90% | 73% |
| March | 11°C / 51°F | 3°C / 37°F | 48 mm | 85% | 71% |
| April | 14°C / 57°F | 4°C / 40°F | 42 mm | 81% | 66% |
| May | 17°C / 63°F | 7°C / 45°F | 50 mm | 78% | 69% |
| June | 20°C / 68°F | 10°C / 51°F | 66 mm | 78% | 72% |
| July | 23°C / 73°F | 12°C / 54°F | 57 mm | 75% | 67% |
| August | 22°C / 72°F | 12°C / 54°F | 66 mm | 77% | 72% |
| September | 20°C / 68°F | 10°C / 50°F | 46 mm | 80% | 65% |
| October | 15°C / 60°F | 8°C / 46°F | 75 mm | 87% | 72% |
| November | 11°C / 51°F | 5°C / 40°F | 71 mm | 92% | 74% |
| December | 8°C / 47°F | 3°C / 38°F | 83 mm | 94% | 75% |
What to pack for January
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is January a good time to visit London?
Our London guide recommends: May to September for the warmest, driest weather and the longest daylight hours.
Many of London's biggest museums — including the British Museum — are free to enter, though special exhibitions carry a charge.
Best time to visit London →Other United Kingdom cities in January
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London in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit London?
January is cool in London, with highs around 7°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is London in January?
Average highs are about 7°C (45°F) and average lows about 2°C (35°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in London in January?
London typically gets around 67 mm of rain in January — some rain.
When is the best time to visit London?
May to September for the warmest, driest weather and the longest daylight hours.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around London (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.