West Yorkshire weather in January

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.

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C and nighttime temperatures around 2°C in Leeds. 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 Darrington with an average of 58 mm to high rainfall in Todmorden with 103 mm. Leeds experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 32 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

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

Where to go in West 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 West Yorkshire

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

Average weather in 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

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 

24 hours 

77 mm 

18 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

Average weather in 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

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
<<  

7°C 

2°C 

38 hours 

105 mm 

20 days 

poor 

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

Average weather in 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

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 

3°C 

24 hours 

74 mm 

18 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

Average weather in 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

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
<<  

7°C 

2°C 

52 hours 

90 mm 

20 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

Average weather in 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

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
<<  

7°C 

2°C 

38 hours 

95 mm 

19 days 

poor 

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.