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Dumbarton weather in January (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Dumbarton in January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Dumbarton includes low temperatures and high rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 8°C, cooling off to about 2°C at night. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Dumbarton in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 158 mm for the month. Experience the peak rainfall in this month, with heavy showers being the norm. A poncho is essential to stay dry and comfortable. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 22 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 37 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

 

Dumbarton, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 73%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 158 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 22 days  
HumidityHumidity 87% *  
SunshineSunshine 37 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 15% *  
* Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (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.

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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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