Bolton Weather in January

What's the weather like in Bolton (England) in January 2024?

The climate in Bolton during January can be summarized as cool and damp.

January is in the winter in Bolton and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

Bolton weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 5.8°C 42.4°F
Nightly temperature 0.9°C 33.5°F
Average temperature 3.3°C 37.9°F
Daily sunshine 1.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 120 mm 4.7 ins
Rainy days 20 days
Sea temperature 8.3°C 46.9°F
Humidity 89%
Windspeed 18.7kph 12 mph

On average January is the 4th wettest month of the year in Bolton with around 120mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.5 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Bolton

Bolton average temperature in January

January rainfall

Bolton average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Bolton average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Bolton in January 2024.

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Bolton weather stats

Bolton weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.6°C 65.5°F
Driest month: April 75mm 3ins
Sunniest month: May 6.1hrs
Coldest month: February 5.6°C 42.1°F
Wettest month: October 131mm 5.2ins
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