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Sheffield weather in January

Long-run climate averages for Sheffield, England in January, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

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January at a glance

In January, Sheffield averages 8°C by day and 2°C at night. The wettest month is usually October.

January in Sheffield averages a daytime high of 8°C and an overnight low of 2°C, which reads as cool for this part of the world. It is the coldest month of the year here. Across the whole year Sheffield sees roughly 936 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like - for that, see the live Sheffield forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

Sheffield weather by month

what to expect in Sheffield through the year

Here is Sheffield's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Sheffield by season.

Jan
Cool
Feb
10°
Cool
Mar
10°
Cool
Apr
12°
Cool
May
17°
Mild
Jun
19°
11°
Mild
Jul
20°
12°
Mild
Aug
20°
13°
Mild
Sep
19°
11°
Mild
Oct
14°
Cool
Wettest
Nov
Cool
Dec
Cool

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Sheffield, scoring 95/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the American at 82. See the full UK accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

Common questions

How warm is Sheffield in January?
Sheffield averages a daytime high of 8°C in January, with overnight lows around 2°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast - for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is January a good time to visit Sheffield?
The most comfortable time to visit Sheffield is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest October rain is behind you.
Does it rain a lot in Sheffield in January?
The wettest month in Sheffield is usually October. Across the year the city sees roughly 936 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages from ERA5 reanalysis. Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .

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