Castleton weather in January (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

Is Castleton a good destination in January, weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

January in Castleton generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January marks the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 8°C, while nights can cool down to about 3°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Castleton in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 56 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Castleton. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Castleton, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Water Temperature 7°C *  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 56 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

* Data from: Scarborough, the United Kingdom (20 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

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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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