Bonnyrigg weather in January (Lothian, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Bonnyrigg in January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

January in Bonnyrigg generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 7°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 2°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Bonnyrigg in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Typically around 18 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 54 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 Bonnyrigg. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bonnyrigg, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Water Temperature 6°C *  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 54 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

* Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (17 KM, 11 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. With a water temperature of around 6°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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