Alton in January
4.7out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 4°C. Some rain: about 8 rainy days.
4°CAvg high
-4°CAvg low
8Rainy days (67 mm)
9:34 hDaylight
07:23Sunrise · 16:57 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 4°C
- Some rain: about 8 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -4°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.3 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C | -4°C | 67 mm | 8 | – | – | 4.7 |
| February | 7°C | -2°C | 62 mm | 7 | – | – | 5.4 |
| March | 13°C | 3°C | 91 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.2 |
| April | 20°C | 9°C | 116 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.0 |
| May | 25°C | 15°C | 126 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.1 |
| June | 29°C | 19°C | 103 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.5 |
| July | 31°C | 21°C | 81 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.3 |
| August | 30°C | 20°C | 74 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.6 |
| September | 26°C | 15°C | 84 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| October | 20°C | 9°C | 83 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.6 |
| November | 12°C | 3°C | 91 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.4 |
| December | 6°C | -2°C | 63 mm | 8 | – | – | 5.2 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Alton in January?
Daytime highs average 4°C and nights about -4°C.
When is the best time to visit Alton?
The best months are September, August, October, June.