Weather forecast for the Pennine Way in January

The Pennine Way, which goes through the center of England, experiences typical British winter weather in January. Expect cloudy skies, some rain, and sometimes heavier rain or snow. High temperatures are between 3°C and 5°C, and lows range from -2°C to 2°C.

Starting from Edale in the south and moving north, rain is common, sometimes with cloudy days, and temperatures usually range from 1°C to 6°C. Rain can be moderate, sometimes turning to snow or freezing rain.

In the central areas like the Calder Valley, Ponden, and Thornton-in-Craven, expect cloudy days with patchy rain. Highs are around 5°C, and lows are 0°C to 1°C, with occasional moderate to heavy rain and light freezing rain.

In the northern areas, such as Malham, Horton in Ribblesdale, and up toward Kirk Yetholm, weather is variable. Overcast days are common, and there is more rain, averaging 2mm to 5mm daily. Highs are typically 4°C to 5°C, and lows are often around 0°C or slightly below, with more frequent snow showers.

Overall, be prepared for cold and wet conditions with cloudy skies, varying amounts of rain, and sometimes freezing temperatures.

Start date
Jan 1
Start town
Edale
End date
Jan 20
End town
Kirk Yetholm
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
Total days
20
Total distance
420 km
Daily distance
21.0 km
Average high
4°C
Average low
0°C
Average precipitation
3.2 mm/day

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