January rainfall in parts of UK breaks more than century-long record
Summary
In January 2026, parts of the UK experienced record-breaking rainfall, with Northern Ireland having its wettest January in 149 years. Some regions had much more rain than usual, while others saw less rainfall. The Met Office has issued flood warnings as heavy rain and snow continue in some areas.Key Facts
- Northern Ireland had the wettest January in 149 years, with 70% more rain than usual.
- Cornwall saw more than twice its average January rainfall, while Aberdeenshire had nearly four times the amount.
- In north-west England and west Scotland, rainfall was below average.
- A high-pressure system over Scandinavia has kept areas of low pressure, causing more rain in parts of the UK.
- The Met Office issued a yellow rain warning for south-west England with potential further flooding.
- Yellow snow warnings are in place for north-east Scotland with expected snow accumulation.
- The weather pattern is likely to remain until mid-February because of the stable high-pressure system.
- Despite the heavy rainfall, a hosepipe ban is still in effect in parts of southern England.
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