Dalbeattie weather in January (Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom)

How is January weather typically in Dalbeattie? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Dalbeattie typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. 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 3°C. This month tends to bring the coldest weather of the year, so be sure to pack enough warm clothing to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Dalbeattie in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 20 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 39 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

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

 

Dalbeattie, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 125 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (58 KM, 36 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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