Thirsk weather in January (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

What weather conditions can you expect in Thirsk this January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In January, Thirsk typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 8°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 2°C. This month tends to bring the coldest weather of the year, so be sure to pack enough warm clothing to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Thirsk in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 18 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 42 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 Thirsk. 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 Thirsk climate page with graphs.

 

Thirsk, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 62 mm  

Rainy days 18 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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