Leeds Weather in January

What's the weather like in Leeds (England) in January 2024?

The climate in Leeds during January can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

January is in the winter in Leeds and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

Leeds weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 6°C 42.7°F
Nightly temperature 0.9°C 33.5°F
Average temperature 3.4°C 38.1°F
Daily sunshine 1.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 67 mm 2.6 ins
Rainy days 19 days
Sea temperature 7.3°C 45.1°F
Humidity 89%
Windspeed 17.6kph 11 mph

On average January is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Leeds with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.6 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Leeds

Leeds average temperature in January

January rainfall

Leeds average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Leeds average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Leeds in January 2024.

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Leeds weather stats

Leeds weather statistics
Hottest month: July 19.5°C 67.1°F
Driest month: July 51mm 2ins
Sunniest month: May 6hrs
Coldest month: January 5.8°C 42.4°F
Wettest month: December 69mm 2.7ins
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