Blair Atholl weather in January (Tayside, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Blair Atholl this January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Blair Atholl typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 5°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -1°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Blair Atholl in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 140 mm for the month. As the month with the most rain, you'll want to have an umbrella with you to manage the frequent showers. Typically, you can expect about 22 days of snow/rain this month.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 55 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 Blair Atholl. June, July and September generally stand 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 Blair Atholl climate page with graphs.

 

Blair Atholl, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 74%  

Precipitation 140 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Sunshine 55 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Dundee, Scotland (63 KM, 39 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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