Ballachulish weather in January (Highlands, United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in Ballachulish for January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Ballachulish typically brings low temperatures and heavy rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. Expect temperatures to climb to 6°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 1°C. Prepare for the coldest month of the year by packing warm and cozy winter cloths.

Precipitation

Ballachulish in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 232 mm for the month. Known for its peak rainfall, this month often has intense showers. It's wise to carry a poncho to protect yourself from the rain. This month experiences about 24 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 33 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Ballachulish. July generally stands 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 Ballachulish climate page with graphs.

 

Ballachulish, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 78%  

Precipitation 232 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Sunshine 33 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Oban, Scotland (35 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.

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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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