Leeds weather in January (West Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Leeds during January? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Leeds includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 8°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 2°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Leeds in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 19 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 32 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Leeds. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Leeds climate page with graphs.

 

Leeds, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 32 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 13%  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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