Alloa weather in January (Central Scotland, United Kingdom)

Is January a good time to explore Alloa weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Alloa includes low temperatures and high rainfall. January marks the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 7°C, while night temperatures can drop to 2°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Alloa in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. As the month with the highest rainfall, make sure to have an umbrella to manage the showers. Climate data suggests that about 21 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 54 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

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

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

 

Alloa, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 54 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (33 KM, 20 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

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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