Cairndow weather in January (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

Is January a good time to explore Cairndow weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

January in Cairndow generally includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. January marks the winter season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 7°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 1°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

Cairndow in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 220 mm for the month. This month experiences the most intense rain of the year, with heavy showers. Be prepared with a poncho to stay dry. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 24 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 33 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 Cairndow. July generally stands 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 Cairndow climate page with graphs.

 

Cairndow, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 78%  

Precipitation 220 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Sunshine 33 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Oban, Scotland (37 KM, 23 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

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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