South Yorkshire weather in January

Considering a trip to South Yorkshire this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in South Yorkshire in January?

South Yorkshire is a region in the United Kingdom. January in South Yorkshire generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C and nighttime temperatures around 2°C in Rotherham. 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 Bawtry with an average of 54 mm to moderate rainfall in Penistone with 75 mm. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 51 hours of sunshine in Rotherham. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For specific regional insights in South Yorkshire for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our South Yorkshire climate page.

Where to go in South 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 South Yorkshire

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

Average weather in Rotherham

In January Rotherham 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.

Rotherham

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 

47 hours 

70 mm 

18 days 

poor 

January January

8°C 

2°C 

51 hours 

63 mm 

19 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

8°C 

2°C 

79 hours 

62 mm 

15 days 

poor 

Climate in Rotherham

Average weather in Bawtry

In January Bawtry 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.

Bawtry

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 

3°C 

52 hours 

60 mm 

17 days 

poor 

January January

8°C 

2°C 

58 hours 

54 mm 

18 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

9°C 

2°C 

79 hours 

51 mm 

15 days 

poor 

Climate in Bawtry

Average weather in Barnsley

In January Barnsley 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.

Barnsley

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 

47 hours 

75 mm 

18 days 

poor 

January January

8°C 

2°C 

51 hours 

68 mm 

19 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

8°C 

2°C 

79 hours 

67 mm 

15 days 

poor 

Climate in Barnsley

Average weather in Chapeltown

In January Chapeltown 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.

Chapeltown

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 

47 hours 

75 mm 

18 days 

poor 

January January

8°C 

2°C 

51 hours 

68 mm 

19 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

8°C 

2°C 

79 hours 

66 mm 

15 days 

poor 

Climate in Chapeltown

Average weather in Mosborough

In January Mosborough 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.

Mosborough

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 

47 hours 

71 mm 

18 days 

poor 

January January

8°C 

2°C 

51 hours 

64 mm 

19 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

8°C 

2°C 

79 hours 

62 mm 

15 days 

poor 

Climate in Mosborough

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

Is January the best time to visit South Yorkshire?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Rotherham, January may not be the ideal time to visit South Yorkshire.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Rotherham. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.