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Weather in January in North Yorkshire

Planning a journey to North Yorkshire this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What is the weather like in North Yorkshire in January?

North Yorkshire is a region in the United Kingdom. January in North Yorkshire generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 6°C in Appersett to 9°C in Speeton. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Speeton and 1°C in Appersett. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

For specific regional insights in North Yorkshire, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Selby with an average of 56 mm to high rainfall in Wigglesworth with 127 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 42 hours of sunshine in York. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For a more detailed look at North Yorkshire's conditions throughout the year, check out our North Yorkshire climate page.

Where to go in North Yorkshire in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the North Yorkshire on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in North Yorkshire?

York

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

York
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
15°C 
7°C 
1,575 hours 
767 mm 
176 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
2°C 
42 hours 
59 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
2°C 
61 hours 
57 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in York

Scarborough

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

Scarborough
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
13°C 
8°C 
1,567 hours 
886 mm 
208 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
3°C 
56 hours 
75 mm 
21 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
3°C 
82 hours 
70 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Scarborough

Whitby

In January Whitby generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Whitby
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
12°C 
8°C 
1,567 hours 
906 mm 
212 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
4°C 
56 hours 
79 mm 
21 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
4°C 
82 hours 
75 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Whitby

Bridlington

In January Bridlington generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Bridlington
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
13°C 
9°C 
1,561 hours 
800 mm 
201 days 
poor 
January January
9°C 
5°C 
57 hours 
74 mm 
20 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
5°C 
81 hours 
67 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Bridlington

Harrogate

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

Harrogate
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
14°C 
6°C 
1,242 hours 
849 mm 
186 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
2°C 
32 hours 
71 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
2°C 
54 hours 
70 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Harrogate

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in North Yorkshire, in the United Kingdom.

Is January the best time to visit North Yorkshire?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit North Yorkshire due to the typically poor weather in York.

On average, the best time to visit North Yorkshire is in July and August with generally perfect weather in York. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in North Yorkshire.

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