Pontefract weather in January (West Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

Is Pontefract a good destination in January, weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In January, Pontefract tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 8°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 3°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

Pontefract in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of rain are anticipated.

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 prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Pontefract. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Pontefract, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 32 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 13% *  

Data from: Leeds, the United Kingdom (19 KM, 12 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

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