Reading Weather in January

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

The climate in Reading during January can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

January is in the winter in Reading and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

Reading weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 6.8°C 44.2°F
Nightly temperature 0.9°C 33.5°F
Average temperature 3.8°C 38.8°F
Daily sunshine 2 hrs
Avg rainfall 62 mm 2.5 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 8.9°C 48°F
Humidity 91%
Windspeed 15.5kph 10 mph

On average January is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Reading with around 62mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Reading

Reading average temperature in January

January rainfall

Reading average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Reading 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 Reading in January 2024.

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Reading weather stats

Reading weather statistics
Hottest month: July 21.4°C 70.5°F
Driest month: February 43mm 1.7ins
Sunniest month: August 6.5hrs
Coldest month: January 6.6°C 43.9°F
Wettest month: December 68mm 2.7ins
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