Sheffield weather in January (South Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Sheffield during January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Sheffield includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 8°C, while night temperatures can drop to 2°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

Sheffield in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 51 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Sheffield. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Sheffield, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 51 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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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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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