Aberfoyle weather in January (Central Scotland, United Kingdom)

What does the weather outlook for Aberfoyle look like in January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Aberfoyle includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. January is part of the winter season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 7°C. At night, it falls to around 1°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Aberfoyle in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 173 mm for the month. Prepare for the heaviest rain of the year this month, which often comes in heavy showers. A poncho is a smart choice to stay dry. Typically, you can expect about 22 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 37 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Aberfoyle. July and August typically offer 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 Aberfoyle climate page with graphs.

 

Aberfoyle, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 74%  

Precipitation 173 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 37 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 15% *  

Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (34 KM, 21 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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