North Yorkshire weather in January

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.

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.

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. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 42 hours of sunlight in York. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

For a closer look at January's conditions in North Yorkshire, see the map below. For a more detailed look at North Yorkshire's yearly weather, check out our North Yorkshire climate page.

Where to go in North Yorkshire in January

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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).

Popular destinations in North Yorkshire

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

Average weather in 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

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

8°C 

2°C 

48 hours 

64 mm 

17 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

Average weather in 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

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

9°C 

4°C 

52 hours 

81 mm 

21 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

Average weather in 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

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

9°C 

5°C 

52 hours 

87 mm 

21 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

Average weather in 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

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

10°C 

6°C 

54 hours 

79 mm 

20 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

Average weather in 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

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

8°C 

2°C 

24 hours 

77 mm 

18 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.