Cockenzie weather in January (Lothian, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Cockenzie this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Cockenzie includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 8°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 3°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Cockenzie in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 18 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 54 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Cockenzie. July and August typically offer 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 Cockenzie climate page with graphs.

 

Cockenzie, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Water Temperature 6°C *  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 54 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

* Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (24 KM, 15 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

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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. With a water temperature of around 6°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

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