Whitby weather in January 2026

Q: How cold is it in Whitby in January?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 6°C in Whitby in January, falling to 1°C at night.

Q: How sunny is it in Whitby in January?

There are normally 2 hours of bright sunshine each day in Whitby in January - that's 21% of daylight hours.

Q: Is the sea cold around Whitby in January?

The average sea temperature around Whitby in January is 7°C.

Q: Does it rain in Whitby in January?

There are usually 18 days with some rain in Whitby in January and the average monthly rainfall is 67mm.

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 6°C in Whitby, England in January based on long-term weather averages. There are 2 hours of sunshine per day on average with 18 days with some rainfall and typically 67 mm of rainfall in the month.

6
6°C max day temperature
2
2 hours of sunshine per day
18
18 days with some rainfall
1
1°C min night temperature
8
8 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
67
67 mm of monthly rainfall
0
No UV (Maximum) Index UV index
7
7°C sea temperature

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The January weather guide for England (Whitby) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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