Arisaig weather in January (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Arisaig this January? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

January in Arisaig generally includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 8°C, cooling off to about 4°C at night. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Arisaig in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 269 mm for the month. Known for its heavy rain, this month often brings intense downpours. Carrying a poncho is recommended to keep dry. Typically, you can expect about 24 days of rain this month.

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 Arisaig. May, June and July generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Arisaig, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 79%  

Precipitation 269 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Sunshine 33 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Oban, Scotland (59 KM, 37 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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