York Weather in January

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

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

January is in the winter in York 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 (33°F) is normal.

York weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 6.1°C 42.9°F
Nightly temperature 0.6°C 33°F
Average temperature 3.3°C 37.9°F
Daily sunshine 1.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 53 mm 2.1 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 7.3°C 45.1°F
Humidity 90%
Windspeed 17.3kph 11 mph

On average January is the 4th wettest month of the year in York with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in York

York average temperature in January

January rainfall

York average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

York 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 York in January 2024.

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York weather stats

York weather statistics
Hottest month: July 20°C 68°F
Driest month: February 40mm 1.6ins
Sunniest month: May 6.3hrs
Coldest month: January 5.9°C 42.6°F
Wettest month: August 64mm 2.5ins
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