Aberdeen weather in January (Grampian, Scotland)

Looking to travel to Aberdeen in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Aberdeen generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 8°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Aberdeen in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 20 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 62 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Aberdeen. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Aberdeen, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Water Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 83%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 62 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 24%  

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

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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 Aberdeen in January?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 8°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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