Scarborough weather in January (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

Thinking of visiting Scarborough in January? Check the weather first! Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Scarborough includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of winter. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 8°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 3°C. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Scarborough in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. On average, there are about 21 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 56 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

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

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

 

Scarborough, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Water Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 56 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 18%  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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. With a water temperature of around 7°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

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