Knaresborough weather in January (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

How does the January weather in Knaresborough compare to other months? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

January in Knaresborough generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 8°C. At night, they generally drop to 2°C. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

Knaresborough in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 19 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 32 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 Knaresborough. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Knaresborough, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 32 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 13% *  

* Data from: Leeds, the United Kingdom (24 KM, 14 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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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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