Castle Douglas weather in January (Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom)

Is January a good time to explore Castle Douglas weather-wise? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

During January, Castle Douglas usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 8°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 3°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

Castle Douglas in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 129 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 20 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 39 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Castle Douglas. May, June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Castle Douglas, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 129 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (62 KM, 38 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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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