Castletown weather in January (Highlands, United Kingdom)

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

Temperatures

In January, Castletown usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 8°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Castletown in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. This month experiences about 23 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 37 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

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

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

 

Castletown, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 76%  

Precipitation 91 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Sunshine 37 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 15% *  

Data from: Strathy East, Scotland (36 KM, 22 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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