Huddersfield weather in January (West Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Huddersfield in January? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In January, Huddersfield tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 7°C, cooling down at night to around 2°C. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Huddersfield in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 21 days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 50 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Huddersfield. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Huddersfield, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 50 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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

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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

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