Wakefield weather in January (West Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Wakefield this January? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of January in Wakefield typically includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 8°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 2°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Wakefield in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 19 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 32 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Wakefield. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Wakefield, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 32 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 13% *  

Data from: Leeds, the United Kingdom (13 KM, 8 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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