Chester in January
5.7out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 9°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.
9°CAvg high
0°CAvg low
9Rainy days (88 mm)
9:42 hDaylight
07:28Sunrise · 17:10 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 9°C
- Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.0 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 | 9°C | 0°C | 88 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.7 |
| February | 11°C | 1°C | 76 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.1 |
| March | 16°C | 5°C | 101 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.7 |
| April | 21°C | 10°C | 83 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.7 |
| May | 25°C | 15°C | 86 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| June | 29°C | 20°C | 96 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.3 |
| July | 31°C | 22°C | 108 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.5 |
| August | 30°C | 21°C | 112 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.0 |
| September | 27°C | 18°C | 115 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.6 |
| October | 22°C | 11°C | 96 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.9 |
| November | 16°C | 6°C | 82 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.0 |
| December | 11°C | 2°C | 88 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Chester in January?
Daytime highs average 9°C and nights about 0°C.
When is the best time to visit Chester?
The best months are October, April, May, September.