Temperature in Scotland in January

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Scotland this January.

Scotland, experiences low average maximum daytime temperatures in January, ranging from 6°C (43°F) in Inverinate to 10°C (50°F) in Bowmore. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Bowmore and 1°C (34°F) in Inverinate. January is part of the winter season On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Scotland in January?

Find the average daytime temperatures in January for the most popular destinations in Scotland on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Best Places to Visit in Scotland in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Scotland.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Scotland temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Scotland in January?

Edinburgh averages a daytime high of 8°C (46°F) in January, which is low for Scotland.

How cold does it get at night in Scotland in January?

Edinburgh sees nighttime lows close to 2°C (36°F) in January.

What is the warmest city in January in Scotland?

Bowmore tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 5°C (41°F).

What is the coldest city in January in Scotland?

For the month of January, Inverinate is the most temperate city in Scotland based on our records. Highs average 6°C (43°F) and nighttime temperatures dip to around 1°C (34°F).

How much sun does Scotland get in January?

Edinburgh usually sees around 54 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

What is the water temperature in January?

The water temperature averages approximately 8°C (46°F) in Aberdeen this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.

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