Leicester in January
The weather in January
In January, Leicester averages daytime highs of 7° and night-time lows of 2° — cold weather by day. Expect around 55 mm of precipitation spread over about 13 wet days, with average cloud cover near 51%.
Temperatures are much the same as in December, and February brings little change.
January scores 18/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 12th of the twelve months for Leicester. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and September instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 08:09 and sets at 16:19 local time, giving 8 h 10 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 74 minutes over the month.
Why 18/100?
How the score for January is builtComfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
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Leicester in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Leicester?
January scores 18/100 for Leicester, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 7°C with 13 wet days.
How warm is Leicester in January?
Daytime highs average 7°C and night-time lows 2°C in January.
Does it rain a lot in Leicester in January?
Leicester receives about 55 mm of precipitation in January, falling on around 13 days.