Callander weather in January (Central Scotland, United Kingdom)

What can you expect from the weather in Callander during January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Callander generally has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. January is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 7°C, while nights can cool down to about 1°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Callander in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 163 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Typically around 22 days of rainfall is expected.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 37 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Callander. May, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Callander, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 73%  

Precipitation 163 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 37 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 15% *  

* Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (44 KM, 27 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Precipitation

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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 Callander in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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