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

Interested in knowing the climate of Dumfries in January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Dumfries includes low temperatures and high rainfall. January is part of winter. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 8°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 2°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

Dumfries in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 116 mm for the month. This month experiences about 20 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 39 hours of sun. It's 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 Dumfries. 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 Dumfries climate page with graphs.

 

Dumfries, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 116 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (37 KM, 23 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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