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Weather in January in South Yorkshire

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.

Temperatures

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.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

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

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

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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).

Popular destinations

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

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
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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<<   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

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
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
<<   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

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
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
<<   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

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
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
<<   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

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
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
<<   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.

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