January weather forecast
Christchurch, United Kingdom

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is another chilly winter month in Christchurch, United Kingdom, with an average temperature ranging between max 7.9°C (46.2°F) and min 4.2°C (39.6°F).

Temperature

Christchurch's shift into January is marked by a subtle change to a still frosty 7.9°C (46.2°F) from December's 9.1°C (48.4°F) in temperature. A slight dip in temperature to an icy 4.2°C (39.6°F) marks the average nights in Christchurch, United Kingdom, during January.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Christchurch are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

Rainfall

In January, in Christchurch, United Kingdom, the rain falls for 16.9 days. Throughout January, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is accumulated. In Christchurch, during the entire year, the rain falls for 185.8 days and collects up to 513mm (20.2") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, February, November and December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 1 days. Throughout January, 4mm (0.16") of snow is accumulated. In Christchurch, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.4 days and aggregates up to 16mm (0.63") of snow.

Sea temperature

In Christchurch, United Kingdom, the average seawater temperature in January is 9.7°C (49.5°F).
Note: Swimming in 9.7°C (49.5°F) feels unbearing at 13°C (55.4°F) and can be life-risking below 10°C (50°F), causing breathing issues and cold shock, depending on a person's capacity.

Daylight

In Christchurch, United Kingdom, the average length of the day in January is 8h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:56 pm GMT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 4.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in January transforms into this advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average January temperature in Christchurch?
In January, in Christchurch, the average high-temperature is 7.9°C (46.2°F), and the average low-temperature is 4.2°C (39.6°F).
What is the most humid month in Christchurch?
January and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%, are most humid months in Christchurch.
What is the average humidity in January in Christchurch?
In Christchurch, the average relative humidity in January is 86%.
How much does it rain in Christchurch in January?
In Christchurch, in January, it is raining for 16.9 days, with typically 47mm (1.85") of accumulated precipitation.
How many days does it snow in January in Christchurch?
In Christchurch, during January, snow falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 4mm (0.16") of snow.
What is the water temperature in January in Christchurch?
In Christchurch, the average seawater temperature in January is 9.7°C (49.5°F). Swimming in 9.7°C (49.5°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.
What is the average length of the day in January in Christchurch?
In January, the average day length in Christchurch is 8h and 33min.
When are sunrise and sunset in January in Christchurch?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, in Christchurch, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:56 pm GMT.
How many hours of sunshine does Christchurch have in January?
The average sunshine duration in January is 4.3h.
When is the lowest UV index in Christchurch?
The months with the lowest UV index in Christchurch are January, February and November, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
What is the UV index intensity in January in Christchurch?
The average daily maximum UV index in January in Christchurch, United Kingdom, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Christchurch, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in January: 7.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (19.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (7.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 4.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.9°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (4.2°C).

Average pressure in January
Christchurch, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in January: 1014.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.6mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Christchurch, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in January: 21.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (22.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (15.9km/h).

Average humidity in January
Christchurch, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, July, August and September (81%).

Average rainfall in January
Christchurch, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in January: 47mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (66mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (29mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Christchurch, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in January: 16.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (13.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Christchurch, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in January: 4mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Christchurch, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Christchurch, United Kingdom
  • Average sea temperature in January: 9.7°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (17.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (8.7°C).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Christchurch, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Christchurch, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in January: 10.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Christchurch, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Christchurch, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in January: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in January
Christchurch, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, July, August, September and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May, October and December (9km).

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