Alton Weather in January

The climate in Alton during January can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

January is in the winter in Alton and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Alton with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 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 Alton in January 2024.