Dingwall weather in January (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Interested in knowing the climate of Dingwall in January? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Dingwall includes low temperatures and high rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Anticipate daytime highs near 7°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 1°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Dingwall in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. The month brings the most rain, so be prepared with an umbrella for the occasional shower. On average, there are about 19 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 40 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Dingwall. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dingwall, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 40 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (18 KM, 11 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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