Colbost weather in January (Isle of Skye, United Kingdom)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Colbost during January? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Colbost includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 9°C. But by evening, they drop to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Colbost in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 175 mm for the month. During this month, the rain comes down heavily. A poncho is essential for staying dry. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 25 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 35 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 Colbost. June generally stands 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 Colbost climate page with graphs.

 

Colbost, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 83%  

Precipitation 175 mm  

Rainy days 25 days  

Sunshine 35 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (27 KM, 17 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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