The climate in Houghton-le-Spring during January can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.
January is in the winter in Houghton-le-Spring and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 6.4°C 43.4°F |
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Nightly temperature | 1.3°C 34.3°F |
Average temperature | 3.8°C 38.8°F |
Daily sunshine | 2 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 55 mm 2.1 ins |
Rainy days | 17 days |
Sea temperature | 7.1°C 44.8°F |
Humidity | 86% |
Windspeed | 23.4kph 15 mph |
On average January is the 5th wettest month of the year in Houghton-le-Spring with around 55mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2 hours of sunshine per day.
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 Houghton-le-Spring in January 2025.
Best places to visit in January
Hottest month: | July | 18°C 64.4°F |
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Driest month: | February | 38mm 1.5ins |
Sunniest month: | May | 6.1hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 6.2°C 43.2°F |
Wettest month: | August | 65mm 2.6ins |