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Braemar weather in January (Grampian, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Braemar usually fare in January? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In January, Braemar tends to experience low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 4°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -1°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Braemar in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 113 mm for the month. As the month with the highest rainfall, make sure to have an umbrella to manage the showers. Typically around 23 days days of snow/rainfall are expected.

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 Braemar. 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 Braemar climate page with graphs.

 

Braemar, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 76%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 113 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
SunshineSunshine 55 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Dundee, Scotland (66 KM, 41 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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