Dores weather in January (Highlands, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Dores in January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In January, Dores typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near 6°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 1°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Dores in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 113 mm for the month. Expect frequent showers this month, so make sure to have an umbrella to keep yourself dry. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 20 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 40 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

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

 

Dores, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 113 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 40 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (12 KM, 7 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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