Duntulm weather in January (The Inner Hebrides, Scotland)

What can you expect from the weather in Duntulm during January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Duntulm generally has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 9°C. But by evening, they drop to around 5°C.

Duntulm in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 188 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 25 days of rain.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 35 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Duntulm. June typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Duntulm climate page with graphs.

 

Duntulm, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 84%  

Precipitation 188 mm  

Rainy days 25 days  

Sunshine 35 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Where to go in Scotland in January

Find out more about the weather in Scotland in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Duntulm in January?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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