Crewe Weather in January (1981–2025)

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January at a Glance in Crewe

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
5.6°C
Avg Low
❄️
0.8°C
Avg Temp
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3.2°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
76 mm
Avg Humidity
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95%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.7 m/s
Avg Solar
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0.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-5.8°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Crewe January Weather Overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Crewe, with average highs near 5.6°C and lows around 0.8°C (mean 3.2°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 76 mm of rainfall and 95% relative humidity across the period.

Crewe January Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Crewe. Across 45 years of records, the warmest January in Crewe was 2007 — when the month averaged 5.8°C — while the coldest was 1985 at -0.7°C. Typical January days reach 5.6°C with nights near 0.8°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp2.2°C→3.4°C+1.2°C
Max Temp4.6°C→5.9°C+1.3°C
Min Temp-0.3°C→0.8°C+1.1°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

-1.0°C–0.8°C4 yr (9%)
0.8°C–2.5°C10 yr (22%)
2.5°C–4.3°C20 yr (44%)
4.3°C–6.0°C11 yr (24%)

Crewe January Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

January is about average for rainfall in Crewe, averaging 76 mm of rainfall. The wettest January on record was 2021 with 150 mm, while the driest was 1997 at 18 mm.

Crewe January Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Crewe during January averages 95%. The most humid January was 2010 at 97%, and the least humid was 2007 at 92%.

Crewe January Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

January receives about 0.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Crewe. The sunniest Januarys were 1985, 1992 and 2001 at 0.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1984 and 2008 at 0.5.

Crewe January Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Crewe during January is 3.7 m/s. The windiest January was 1983 at 5.2 m/s, while the calmest was 1997 at 2.4 m/s.

What January Feels Like in Crewe

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Freezing
Morning
🌞
Cold
Afternoon
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Cold
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★☆☆☆☆

How January Ranks in Crewe

🥶1st coolest month of the year
🌧️4th wettest month of the year
☀️11th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Crewe Weather by Month

Crewe January Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp2.3°C3.2°C3.9°C3.0°C3.7°C+1.4°C
Avg High4.7°C5.6°C6.3°C5.4°C6.3°C+1.6°C
Avg Low-0.1°C0.8°C1.5°C0.7°C1.2°C+1.3°C
Avg Rain76 mm82 mm70 mm74 mm81 mm+5 mm

Extreme January Records in Crewe

🔥Warmest January12.8°C2015
🧊Coldest January-12.2°C1982
🌧️Wettest January150 mm2021
🏜️Driest January18 mm1997
🌬️Windiest January5.2 m/s1983

Key Insights for January

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January temperatures in Crewe have risen by about 1.2°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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January has ranged from a record low of -12.2°C (1982) to a record high of 12.8°C (2015).

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Rainfall in January is about average for rainfall, averaging 76 mm, with a wettest year of 150 mm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Crewe?

A quieter season to visit Crewe

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of July and August tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Crewe. That said, January — with days averaging 5.6°C and nights around 0.8°C (mean 3.2°C) and moderate rainfall (76 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Crewe's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Crewe Weather in January — In Depth

☀️ January climate overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Crewe, with average highs near 5.6°C and lows around 0.8°C (mean 3.2°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 76 mm of rainfall and 95% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in January

January averages 76 mm of rainfall in Crewe, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest January on record saw 150 mm (2021), and the driest just 18 mm (1997). Humidity sits around 95% and average wind speed is 3.7 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 0.7 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How January has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average January temperatures have risen by about 1.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 4.6°C to 5.9°C and overnight lows from -0.3°C to 0.8°C over the same span.
January Weather in Crewe, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20254.9°C2.4°C0.0°C10.4°C-4.8°C96 mm96%2.8 m/s0.7
20246.4°C3.7°C1.0°C11.6°C-3.7°C79 mm95%3.5 m/s0.7
20237.2°C4.6°C2.0°C11.5°C-2.9°C65 mm94%3.8 m/s0.7
20226.6°C3.9°C1.2°C12.7°C-2.0°C25 mm95%2.9 m/s0.7
2021 🌧️4.6°C2.2°C-0.2°C10.4°C-3.1°C150 mm96%3 m/s0.6
20207.8°C5.4°C3.1°C11.2°C-0.6°C71 mm96%3.5 m/s0.6
20195.1°C2.9°C0.6°C9.6°C-3.4°C39 mm95%3 m/s0.7
20186.4°C4.0°C1.7°C11.7°C-2.8°C85 mm94%4.1 m/s0.7
20175.5°C3.1°C0.8°C8.9°C-3.7°C63 mm96%3 m/s0.6
20166.6°C4.3°C1.9°C12.3°C-2.9°C111 mm95%3.9 m/s0.6
20156.1°C3.4°C0.6°C12.8°C-3.2°C66 mm93%4.3 m/s0.7
20146.7°C4.5°C2.3°C9.8°C-1.6°C122 mm95%4 m/s0.6
20134.1°C2.1°C0.1°C11.1°C-6.9°C75 mm96%3.1 m/s0.6
20126.9°C4.2°C1.6°C10.9°C-3.7°C58 mm94%4 m/s0.7
20114.5°C1.8°C-0.8°C10.4°C-5.3°C65 mm96%2.8 m/s0.7
20102.1°C0.1°C-2.0°C7.4°C-7.1°C60 mm97%2.9 m/s0.6
20094.2°C1.8°C-0.6°C8.9°C-6.9°C85 mm96%3.4 m/s0.7
20088.0°C5.6°C3.2°C11.8°C-1.7°C120 mm93%4.5 m/s0.5
2007 🔥8.2°C5.8°C3.4°C11.7°C-3.0°C88 mm92%4.9 m/s0.7
20065.5°C3.1°C0.6°C9.9°C-2.9°C29 mm96%2.9 m/s0.7
20057.7°C5.1°C2.6°C12.0°C-2.2°C39 mm93%4.9 m/s0.6
20046.4°C4.2°C2.0°C11.0°C-2.8°C98 mm95%3.9 m/s0.6
20035.6°C3.4°C1.2°C12.7°C-3.8°C70 mm95%3.9 m/s0.7
20026.7°C4.2°C1.8°C11.4°C-5.5°C67 mm96%3.8 m/s0.6
20014.1°C1.9°C-0.3°C8.0°C-3.6°C49 mm96%3 m/s0.8
20006.4°C3.9°C1.3°C10.7°C-2.0°C50 mm95%3.7 m/s0.7
19996.9°C4.6°C2.2°C11.6°C-2.6°C119 mm95%4 m/s0.7
19986.1°C3.8°C1.5°C11.9°C-2.9°C113 mm95%3.7 m/s0.6
19973.0°C0.7°C-1.6°C7.2°C-5.3°C18 mm97%2.4 m/s0.7
19964.4°C2.8°C1.1°C9.5°C-5.2°C54 mm94%4.5 m/s0.6
19955.7°C3.1°C0.4°C11.3°C-3.1°C129 mm94%4.4 m/s0.6
19945.9°C3.5°C1.0°C10.3°C-2.9°C85 mm94%4.2 m/s0.6
19936.8°C4.0°C1.2°C11.9°C-5.5°C75 mm93%4.7 m/s0.6
19925.1°C2.7°C0.2°C10.9°C-5.3°C45 mm95%2.8 m/s0.8
19914.4°C1.7°C-1.0°C11.3°C-3.9°C71 mm93%3.4 m/s0.7
19907.4°C5.0°C2.6°C11.9°C-1.3°C112 mm94%4.6 m/s0.6
19897.5°C4.7°C1.9°C11.2°C-1.9°C34 mm95%3.5 m/s0.7
19886.1°C4.0°C2.0°C11.6°C-2.8°C126 mm95%3.9 m/s0.7
19871.8°C-0.6°C-2.9°C8.7°C-9.1°C34 mm95%2.7 m/s0.6
19863.8°C1.8°C-0.3°C9.7°C-4.7°C103 mm94%4.6 m/s0.6
1985 ❄️1.7°C-0.7°C-3.1°C8.7°C-11.3°C62 mm96%2.9 m/s0.8
19844.2°C1.9°C-0.5°C10.8°C-3.9°C102 mm92%4.4 m/s0.5
19837.6°C5.1°C2.6°C11.7°C-1.2°C79 mm93%5.2 m/s—
19823.6°C1.2°C-1.3°C10.6°C-12.2°C86 mm97%3.6 m/s—
19816.0°C3.5°C1.0°C9.7°C-2.7°C59 mm94%3.8 m/s—

Actual recorded January data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Crewe January Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Crewe in January?▼

The average high in January is around 5.6°C with lows near 0.8°C (mean 3.2°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Crewe in January?▼

January averages 76 mm of rainfall in Crewe, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 150 mm in 2021.

What was the hottest January on record in Crewe?▼

The hottest January reached 12.8°C in 2015. The coldest dipped to -12.2°C in 1982.

Has January in Crewe gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average January temperatures have risen by about 1.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 4.6°C to 5.9°C and overnight lows from -0.3°C to 0.8°C over the same span.

Is January a good time to visit Crewe?▼

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Crewe and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 5.6°C daytime highs and 0.8°C at night.

Is January the coldest month in Crewe?▼

Yes — January is the coldest month of the year in Crewe, averaging 3.2°C.

What should I pack for Crewe in January?▼

For January in Crewe, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 5.6°C and lows of 0.8°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Crewe humid in January?▼

Relative humidity in January averages 95% — quite humid.

How windy is Crewe in January?▼

Average wind speed in January is 3.7 m/s. The windiest January on record averaged 5.2 m/s (1983).

Which January had the most rainfall in Crewe?▼

The wettest January on record was 2021 with 150 mm. On average, January sees 76 mm.

Where does this January weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Crewe behaves each January, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for January specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.