West Midlands weather in January 2026

Q: How cold is it in West Midlands in January?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 6°C in Birmingham, West Midlands in January, falling to 1°C at night.

Q: How sunny is it in West Midlands in January?

There are normally 2 hours of bright sunshine each day in Birmingham, West Midlands in January - that's 19% of daylight hours.

Q: Does it rain in West Midlands in January?

There are usually 19 days with some rain in Birmingham, West Midlands in January and the average monthly rainfall is 67mm.

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 6°C in West Midlands, UK in January based on long-term weather averages. There are 2 hours of sunshine per day on average with 19 days with some rainfall and typically 67 mm of rainfall in the month.

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6°C max day temperature
2
2 hours of sunshine per day
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19 days with some rainfall
1
1°C min night temperature
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8 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
67
67 mm of monthly rainfall
1
1 (Low) UV index

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How cold is it in West Midlands in January?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 6°C in Birmingham, West Midlands in January, falling to 1°C at night.

How sunny is it in West Midlands in January?

There are normally 2 hours of bright sunshine each day in Birmingham, West Midlands in January - that's 19% of daylight hours.

Does it rain in West Midlands in January?

There are usually 19 days with some rain in Birmingham, West Midlands in January and the average monthly rainfall is 67mm.

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Browse the sunrise and sunset times for West Midlands in January 2026. Select a month to view West Midlands sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months. The West Midlands sunrise and sunset times shown below are for Birmingham.

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