Harrogate weather in January (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

Is January a good time to explore Harrogate weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Harrogate includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 8°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 2°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Harrogate in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 19 days will experience rainfall.

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 Harrogate. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Harrogate, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 32 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 13% *  

* Data from: Leeds, the United Kingdom (21 KM, 13 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.

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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