Malham weather in January (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

Is January a good time to explore Malham weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Malham generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 7°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 1°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Malham in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 22 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 45 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

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

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

 

Malham, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 73%  

Precipitation 117 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Sunshine 45 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Bradford, the United Kingdom (39 KM, 24 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.

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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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