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Weather on January 2 in London

Historical weather data for January 2 in London, United Kingdom

Avg High7°C (44°F)
Avg Low2°C (36°F)
Warmest202411°C
Coldest1979-3°C

Based on 56 years of data from HAMPSTEAD

About This Date

January 2nd in London, United Kingdom typically brings chilly winter weather, with average highs around 7°C and lows near 2°C. Over 56 years of records, the warmest January 2nd was in 2024 (11°C average), while the coldest was 1979 (-3°C) — a 26°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 41% of January 2nd dates historically, with the wettest January 2nd recording 2.59" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Planning for January 2nd in London? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Year by Year History

YearHighLowPrecip
20262°C (35°F)0°C (32°F)0.06"
20256°C (43°F)----
202414°C (57°F)8°C (47°F)0.84"
20239°C (48°F)--0"
20229°C (49°F)10°C (50°F)0.64"
20215°C (41°F)-1°C (31°F)0"
2020--6°C (43°F)0"
2019--4°C (39°F)0"
2018--3°C (38°F)0"
20175°C (41°F)1°C (33°F)0.02"
20168°C (47°F)2°C (36°F)0.58"
20155°C (41°F)7°C (45°F)1.36"
20149°C (49°F)5°C (41°F)0.56"
201311°C (51°F)2°C (35°F)0.12"
201211°C (52°F)3°C (38°F)0.22"
20113°C (37°F)1°C (33°F)0"
20102°C (36°F)-3°C (27°F)0"
20094°C (40°F)0°C (32°F)0"
20083°C (38°F)3°C (37°F)0"
20079°C (48°F)3°C (37°F)0"
20067°C (44°F)4°C (40°F)0.13"
20058°C (46°F)2°C (36°F)0"
20044°C (40°F)3°C (37°F)0"
20036°C (43°F)8°C (47°F)0.24"
20023°C (38°F)-3°C (27°F)0"
20019°C (48°F)8°C (46°F)0.45"
200010°C (50°F)7°C (44°F)0"
199912°C (54°F)6°C (42°F)0.88"
199811°C (51°F)4°C (40°F)0.73"
1997-1°C (31°F)-6°C (22°F)--
19965°C (41°F)2°C (36°F)--
19953°C (38°F)-3°C (27°F)0"
19948°C (46°F)0°C (32°F)0.1"
19933°C (37°F)-2°C (28°F)0"
199211°C (51°F)7°C (45°F)0"
19919°C (48°F)3°C (37°F)0.76"
19904°C (40°F)2°C (35°F)0"
19898°C (47°F)4°C (40°F)0"
19889°C (48°F)8°C (47°F)0.55"
19875°C (41°F)4°C (39°F)0"
19862°C (36°F)2°C (35°F)2.59"
19853°C (37°F)0°C (32°F)0.03"
19846°C (43°F)4°C (40°F)0.97"
198312°C (53°F)2°C (35°F)0.22"
198210°C (50°F)3°C (37°F)0.6"
198111°C (52°F)4°C (40°F)0"
198010°C (50°F)-4°C (24°F)0"
19791°C (34°F)-7°C (19°F)0"
19788°C (46°F)5°C (41°F)0"
19773°C (38°F)1°C (33°F)0"
19767°C (44°F)3°C (38°F)0"
19758°C (46°F)7°C (44°F)0"
19747°C (45°F)-2°C (29°F)0"
19739°C (49°F)1°C (33°F)0"
19724°C (40°F)1°C (34°F)0.22"
1971-1°C (31°F)-3°C (26°F)0"

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