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Ilkley weather in January (West Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

How does the January weather in Ilkley compare to other months? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In January, Ilkley typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 7°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 2°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Precipitation

Ilkley in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. This month experiences about 20 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 45 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 Ilkley. July typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Ilkley, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 7°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 68%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 87 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
SunshineSunshine 45 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Bradford, the United Kingdom (15 KM, 9 Miles).

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.

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In January generally
poor weather
with low temperatures
and moderate monthly rainfall

More information

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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our Ilkley's climate page.

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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