Ripon weather in January (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Ripon as January approaches? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of January in Ripon typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 8°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 2°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Ripon in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 19 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 42 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Ripon. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ripon climate page with graphs.

 

Ripon, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 42 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: York, the United Kingdom (34 KM, 21 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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