Dufftown weather in January (Grampian, United Kingdom)

What does the weather outlook for Dufftown look like in January? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Dufftown includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of winter. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 7°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 1°C. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

Dufftown in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 20 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 62 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

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

 

Dufftown, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 62 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 24% *  

* Data from: Aberdeen, Scotland (62 KM, 38 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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