Ardgour weather in January (Highlands, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Ardgour in January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Ardgour generally includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 7°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 1°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.

Precipitation

Ardgour in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 233 mm for the month. The month brings the heaviest rain of the year, often in intense bursts. Make sure to have a poncho to stay dry during the showers. Historically, approximately 23 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 33 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 Ardgour. July and August 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 Ardgour climate page with graphs.

 

Ardgour, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 78%  

Precipitation 233 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Sunshine 33 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Oban, Scotland (36 KM, 22 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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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