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

Can you expect sunny skies in Dalton in January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of January in Dalton typically brings low temperatures and high rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 8°C. But by evening, they drop to around 2°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Dalton in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 20 days of rain.

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 Dalton. July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Dalton, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (31 KM, 19 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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