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Weather in January in West Yorkshire

Considering a trip to West 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 West Yorkshire in January?

West Yorkshire is a region in the United Kingdom. January in West Yorkshire generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. 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 Leeds. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of West Yorkshire in January, check out the map below. 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 West Yorkshire, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Darrington with an average of 58 mm to high rainfall in Todmorden with 103 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 32 hours of sunshine in Leeds. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our West Yorkshire climate page.

Where to go in West Yorkshire in January

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

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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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our West Yorkshire's climate page.

Popular destinations

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

Leeds

In January Leeds 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.

Leeds
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
14°C 
6°C 
1,242 hours 
859 mm 
186 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
2°C 
32 hours 
70 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
2°C 
54 hours 
69 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Leeds

Haworth

In January Haworth generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Haworth
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
13°C 
6°C 
1,336 hours 
1102 mm 
207 days 
unpleasant 
January January
7°C 
2°C 
45 hours 
96 mm 
21 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
1°C 
69 hours 
95 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Haworth

Wakefield

In January Wakefield 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.

Wakefield
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
14°C 
7°C 
1,242 hours 
851 mm 
183 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
2°C 
32 hours 
67 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
2°C 
54 hours 
67 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Wakefield

Holmfirth

In January Holmfirth generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Holmfirth
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
13°C 
6°C 
1,362 hours 
998 mm 
203 days 
poor 
January January
7°C 
2°C 
50 hours 
83 mm 
21 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
2°C 
66 hours 
82 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Holmfirth

Ilkley

In January Ilkley generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Ilkley
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
13°C 
6°C 
1,336 hours 
1011 mm 
200 days 
unpleasant 
January January
7°C 
2°C 
45 hours 
87 mm 
20 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
2°C 
69 hours 
86 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Ilkley

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

Is January the best time to visit West Yorkshire?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to West Yorkshire with often poor weather in Leeds.

On average, the best time to visit West Yorkshire is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Leeds. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in West Yorkshire.

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