London, England, United Kingdom

London in January

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. The best months for London are March, April, May, September and October. In January, check a current forecast before you pack.

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time.

Avg temp

Rainfall

Crowds

Quieter

~Cost/day

$150

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Weather and what to pack

In January, London is typically Check a current forecast before you pack.

Things to do in London in January

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Station Squabble

Station Squabble is a digital photograph taken by Sam Rowley that won the Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award, described by the BBC as

A Conversation with Oscar Wilde

A Conversation with Oscar Wilde is an outdoor sculpture by Maggi Hambling on Adelaide Street in central London dedicated to Oscar Wilde. Unveiled in 1998, it takes the form of a be

Inner London

Inner London is the group of London boroughs that form the interior part of Greater London and are surrounded by Outer London. With its origins in the bills of mortality, it became

Queen Eleanor Memorial Cross

The Queen Eleanor Memorial Cross is a memorial to Eleanor of Castile erected in the forecourt of Charing Cross railway station, London, in 1864–1865. It is a fanciful reconstructio

Hungerford Hall

Hungerford Hall was a lecture theatre built beside Hungerford Market near Charing Cross in London in 1851. It was used for public entertainments, including demonstrations of magic

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London in January: FAQ

Is January a good time to visit London?+

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. London's best months are generally March, April, May, September and October.

What is the weather like in London in January?+

In short, check a current forecast before you pack.

What should I pack for London in January?+

Based on the typical January weather: Check a current forecast before you pack.

What is there to do in London in January?+

Popular things to do include Station Squabble, A Conversation with Oscar Wilde, Inner London and Queen Eleanor Memorial Cross. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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