London vs Manchester

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, London edges ahead as the better destination in January. London offers 4 hours of daily sunshine with only 11 rain days, while Manchester sees 3 sunshine hours and 15 rain days.

London is on the cooler side at 7°C, requiring warmer clothing. Manchester is cooler at 6°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, London is the stronger choice in January. London receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

London reaches an average high of 7°C (45°F) and drops to 2°C (36°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Manchester averages 6°C (43°F) for the high and 2°C (36°F) for the low, with a daily range of 4°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.

London receives approximately 55 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during January. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Manchester sees 89 mm over 15 rain days. That makes London the drier option by 4 rain days and 34 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.