Balmacara weather in January (Highland, Scotland)

Wondering what the weather is like in Balmacara during January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In January, Balmacara tends to experience low temperatures and heavy rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Expect temperatures to climb to 7°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 2°C. Prepare for the coldest month of the year by packing warm and cozy winter cloths.

Precipitation

Balmacara in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 237 mm for the month. Experience the peak rainfall in this month, with heavy showers being the norm. A poncho is essential to stay dry and comfortable. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 24 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 35 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 Balmacara. May, June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, September, 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 Balmacara climate page with graphs.

 

Balmacara, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 80%  

Precipitation 237 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Sunshine 35 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in Scotland in January

Find out more about the weather in Scotland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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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