Ballater weather in January (Grampian, United Kingdom)

Is Ballater a good destination in January, weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of January in Ballater typically includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 5°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -1°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Ballater in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 22 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 62 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Ballater. July and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ballater, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 72%  

Precipitation 95 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 62 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 24% *  

* Data from: Aberdeen, Scotland (53 KM, 33 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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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