Yorkshire Dales National Park Weather in January

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

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Hawes Leyburn Grassington Aysgarth

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

What to Expect in the Yorkshire Dales National Park in January

The Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. January in the Yorkshire Dales National Park generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) in Hawes. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

For a closer look at conditions across the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Guisborough with an average of 68 mm (2.7 in) to high rainfall in Dent with 127 mm (5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during January. Hawes receives roughly 45 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore the Yorkshire Dales National Park by month

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

January6°C (43°F) February7°C (45°F) March9°C (48°F) April11°C (52°F) May14°C (57°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August18°C (64°F) September16°C (61°F) October12°C (54°F) November9°C (48°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Yorkshire Dales National Park in January

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

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 the Yorkshire Dales National Park

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

Temperature range in the Yorkshire Dales National Park (January)

Precipitation variation in the Yorkshire Dales National Park (January)

Hawes

In January Hawes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
38 hours
45 hours
69 hours
Monthly rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hawes →

Leyburn

In January Leyburn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
52 hours
58 hours
78 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Leyburn →

Grassington

In January Grassington generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
38 hours
45 hours
69 hours
Monthly rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
101 mm (4 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
22 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Grassington →

Aysgarth

In January Aysgarth generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
38 hours
45 hours
69 hours
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Aysgarth →

Askrigg

In January Askrigg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
38 hours
45 hours
69 hours
Monthly rainfall
112 mm (4.4 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Askrigg →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hawes 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Leyburn 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Grassington 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Aysgarth 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Askrigg 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Reeth 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)

The Yorkshire Dales National Park weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom in January?

Expect poor weather across the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom in January. The popular destination of Hawes averages 6°C (43°F) by day and 1°C (34°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom in January?

Daytime temperatures in Hawes peak at roughly 6°C (43°F) in January, dropping to about 1°C (34°F) overnight.

Does the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in January?

the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom sees substantial rainfall in January. Hawes typically averages about 118 mm (4.6 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Hawes, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom.

On average, the best time to visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom is in May, July, August and September with generally tolerable weather in Hawes. The weather in January, February, March, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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