Banchory weather in January (Grampian, United Kingdom)

What does the weather outlook for Banchory look like in January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Banchory tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 7°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 2°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Banchory in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 62 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 Banchory. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Banchory, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Water Temperature 8°C *  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 62 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 24% *  

* Data from: Aberdeen, Scotland (24 KM, 15 Miles).

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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. With a water temperature of around 8°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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