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Achlain weather in January (Highlands, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Achlain usually fare in January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

During January, Achlain usually has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 6°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 0°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Achlain in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 184 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 23 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 40 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 Achlain. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with 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 Achlain climate page with graphs.

 

Achlain, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 0°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 76%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 184 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
SunshineSunshine 40 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (51 KM, 31 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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