Peak District Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Peak District, the United Kingdom in January.

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Bakewell Castleton Hathersage Tideswell

Planning a getaway to the Peak District, the United Kingdom this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Peak District in January

The Peak District, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. January in the Peak District generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Bakewell. 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 a closer look at conditions across the Peak District, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Baslow with an average of 78 mm (3.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Tideswell with 86 mm (3.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during January. Bakewell experiences about 51 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore the Peak District by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Peak District — and find the best time to visit. (based on Bakewell)

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November10°C (50°F) December7°C (45°F)
Best Time to Visit the Peak District →

Best Places to Visit in the Peak District in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Peak District.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 Peak District

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in the Peak District, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in the Peak District (January)

Precipitation variation in the Peak District (January)

Bakewell

In January Bakewell generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°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 »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
47 hours
51 hours
79 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bakewell →

Castleton

In January Castleton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
47 hours
51 hours
79 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
21 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Castleton →

Hathersage

In January Hathersage generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°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 »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
47 hours
51 hours
79 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hathersage →

Tideswell

In January Tideswell generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
47 hours
51 hours
79 hours
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tideswell →

Baslow

In January Baslow generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°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 »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
47 hours
51 hours
79 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Baslow →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Peak District, 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 Peak District in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bakewell 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Castleton 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Hathersage 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Tideswell 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Baslow 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Eyam 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)

The Peak District weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Peak District, the United Kingdom in January?

the Peak District, the United Kingdom typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Bakewell average around 7°C (45°F), and temperatures drop to about 2°C (36°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Peak District, the United Kingdom in January?

Daytime temperatures in Bakewell peak at roughly 7°C (45°F) in January, dropping to about 2°C (36°F) overnight.

Does the Peak District, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in the Peak District, the United Kingdom. Bakewell averages only about 80 mm (3.1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Peak District, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Peak District, the United Kingdom due to the typically poor weather in Bakewell.

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

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We have much more information about the climate in the Peak District.

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