North York Moors National Park Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom in January.

Are you planning a trip a to the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in the North York Moors National Park in January

The North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. January in the North York Moors National Park generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Pickering. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

For a closer look at conditions across the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Helmsley with an average of 60 mm (2.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Grosmont with 77 mm (3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Pickering receives about 56 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore the North York Moors National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the North York Moors National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Pickering)

Best Places to Visit in the North York Moors National Park in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the North York Moors National Park.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the North York Moors National Park

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in the North York Moors National Park (January)

Precipitation variation in the North York Moors National Park (January)

Pickering

In January Pickering generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
52 hours
56 hours
82 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions

Helmsley

In January Helmsley generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
52 hours
56 hours
82 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions

Goathland

In January Goathland generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
52 hours
56 hours
82 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
75 mm (3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
17 days
Weather conditions

Kirkbymoorside

In January Kirkbymoorside generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
52 hours
56 hours
82 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
15 days
Weather conditions

Westerdale

In January Westerdale generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
52 hours
56 hours
82 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the North York Moors National Park, in the United Kingdom.

In our records: the United Kingdom January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in the United Kingdom in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in the United Kingdom dropped to -20°C (-4°F) in Birmingham on January 14, 1982.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the North York Moors National Park in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pickering 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Helmsley 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Goathland 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Kirkbymoorside 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Westerdale 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Grosmont 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 77 mm (3 in)

The North York Moors National Park weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom in January?

Expect poor weather across the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom in January. The popular destination of Pickering averages 8°C (46°F) by day and 3°C (37°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom in January?

Daytime temperatures in Pickering peak at roughly 8°C (46°F) in January, dropping to about 3°C (37°F) overnight.

Does the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom. Pickering averages only about 69 mm (2.7 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom with often poor weather in Pickering.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Pickering. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.

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