Cloughton weather in January (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

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

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Cloughton includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of winter. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 8°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 4°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year, making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Precipitation

Cloughton in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. On average, there are about 21 days with rain during this month.

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 Cloughton. 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 Cloughton climate page with graphs.

 

Cloughton, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Water Temperature 7°C *  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 56 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

* Data from: Scarborough, the United Kingdom (14 KM, 9 Miles).

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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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