Selby weather in January (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Selby this January? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Selby includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 8°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 3°C. 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

Selby in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 18 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 Selby. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Selby, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 56 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 42 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: York, the United Kingdom (19 KM, 12 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.

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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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