South Yorkshire Weather in January

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

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Rotherham Bawtry Barnsley Chapeltown

Planning a trip to South Yorkshire, the United Kingdom this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in South Yorkshire in January

South Yorkshire, the United Kingdom 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.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) 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.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of South Yorkshire, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bawtry with an average of 54 mm (2.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Penistone with 75 mm (3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Rotherham gets roughly 51 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore South Yorkshire by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in South Yorkshire — and find the best time to visit. (based on Rotherham)

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May17°C (63°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September18°C (64°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
Best Time to Visit South Yorkshire →

Best Places to Visit in South Yorkshire in January

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

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 South Yorkshire

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

Temperature range in South Yorkshire (January)

Precipitation variation in South Yorkshire (January)

Rotherham

In January Rotherham 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 »
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
47 hours
51 hours
79 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Rotherham →

Bawtry

In January Bawtry 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 »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
52 hours
58 hours
79 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bawtry →

Barnsley

In January Barnsley 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 »
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
47 hours
51 hours
79 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Barnsley →

Chapeltown

In January Chapeltown 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 »
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
47 hours
51 hours
79 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Chapeltown →

Mosborough

In January Mosborough 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 »
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
47 hours
51 hours
79 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Mosborough →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rotherham 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Bawtry 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Barnsley 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Chapeltown 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Mosborough 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Penistone 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 75 mm (3 in)

South Yorkshire weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in South Yorkshire, the United Kingdom in January?

Expect poor weather across South Yorkshire, the United Kingdom in January. The popular destination of Rotherham averages 8°C (46°F) by day and 2°C (36°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in South Yorkshire, the United Kingdom in January?

Rotherham averages a daytime maximum of 8°C (46°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 2°C (36°F).

Does South Yorkshire, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in South Yorkshire, the United Kingdom during January, with Rotherham averaging close to 63 mm (2.5 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit South Yorkshire, the United Kingdom?

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

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.

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