January · United Kingdom
Best time to visit Stonehenge in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Stonehenge in January
Average temperature 4°C, 77 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 95% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
3.9/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 77 mm
- Humidity
- 95%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Stonehenge scores 3.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 4°C, 77 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Stonehenge stands on Salisbury Plain, its sarsen circle aligned with the solstices and open fields around it.
January in Stonehenge: expect compromises
Expect 4°C (40°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 77 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.1 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 3.9/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Stonehenge — 5.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Stonehenge in January?
- In January, Stonehenge averages 4°C, 77 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.9/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Stonehenge?
- January earns a 3.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Stonehenge in January?
- Expect about 77 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 95% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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