Aultbea weather in January (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Aultbea in January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

During January, Aultbea usually has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 8°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 4°C.

Precipitation

Aultbea in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 195 mm for the month. With peak rainfall occurring this month, heavy downpours are common. It's advisable to have a poncho on hand to manage the rain. Typically around 24 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 35 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 Aultbea. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Aultbea, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 80%  

Precipitation 195 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Sunshine 35 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (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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