Temperature
Cold by day, cold at night.
44°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Leeds
United Kingdom · Europe
Cold weather is the main limitation.
Limited, but doable
Daytime high
44°F
Lows around 36°F
Precipitation
14 days/mo
Sun
3.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
45%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Sunshine is limited, with cloud often dominating.
3.6 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 33° and nights feel near 30°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
23%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Breezy January days can feel brisker in open spots.
11 mphJanuary Breezy
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 42°F, easing to about 40°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning40°F
Rain22%
Cloud79%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday42°F
Rain25%
Cloud76%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Late afternoon41°F
Rain20%
Cloud75%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowEarly evening40°F
Rain20%
Cloud75%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 36 | 2.9 | 14 | 3.6 | 89 |
| Feb | 45 | 36 | 2.6 | 13 | 5.3 | 86 |
| Mar | 48 | 38 | 2.5 | 13 | 7.2 | 83 |
| Apr | 53 | 40 | 2.5 | 13 | 9.2 | 79 |
| May | 59 | 45 | 2.5 | 13 | 10.6 | 78 |
| Jun | 63 | 50 | 3.1 | 14 | 10.2 | 79 |
| Jul | 67 | 54 | 3.0 | 14 | 10.6 | 80 |
| Aug | 66 | 54 | 3.2 | 14 | 9.5 | 82 |
| Sep | 62 | 50 | 2.7 | 11 | 7.7 | 84 |
| Oct | 55 | 46 | 2.9 | 13 | 5.7 | 87 |
| Nov | 49 | 40 | 2.9 | 14 | 4.0 | 89 |
| Dec | 44 | 37 | 3.2 | 14 | 3.3 | 90 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 26, 2026
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