20-Year Climate Average
London, England, United Kingdom Weather in January
Normal High
45°F
Normal Low
36°F
Rainy Days
~15 of the month
Chance of Rain
49%
Humidity
87%
UV index
Not available
Daylight
8.4 hours
Peak wind
14 mph
Usually good for: running and hiking.
Based on January climate records from 2006–2025 (Open-Meteo Historical Weather Archive). These are planning averages, not a forecast. Data: Open-Meteo.com, CC BY 4.0.
Current conditions
Forecast versus the climate baseline
59°F
It currently feels like 59°F with 89% humidity, a 55°F dew point and 3 mph wind. Climate averages describe the month; this live reading is what matters for plans today.
71° / 58° · 11% rain
65° / 52° · 99% rain
59° / 47° · 17% rain
Best Months to Visit London, England, United Kingdom
Ranked by historical rainy-day frequency — the driest months over the past 20 years.
Methodology
Monthly values use the 2001–2020 observation period. Temperature, precipitation, humidity or dew point, wind, UV and daylight are shown only when the selected source provides them; unavailable fields are never estimated or silently replaced. These are planning normals, not guarantees for a specific trip.
What is the weather like in London, England, United Kingdom in January?
The 20-year average high in London, England, United Kingdom in January is 45°F, with a low around 36°F and about 15 rainy days.