Clachan weather in January (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Clachan in January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Clachan includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 8°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 4°C.

Precipitation

Clachan in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 267 mm for the month. Experience the peak rainfall in this month, with heavy showers being the norm. A poncho is essential to stay dry and comfortable. Past climate data indicates that roughly 23 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 33 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Clachan. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Clachan, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 76%  

Precipitation 267 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Sunshine 33 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Oban, Scotland (14 KM, 9 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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