Skipton weather in January (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Skipton usually fare in January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Skipton includes low temperatures and high rainfall. January is part of winter. Anticipate daytime highs near 7°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 1°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Skipton in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 21 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 45 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Skipton. June and July 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 Skipton climate page with graphs.

 

Skipton, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 45 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Bradford, the United Kingdom (25 KM, 15 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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