Dunbar weather in January (Lothian, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does January bring to Dunbar? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In January, Dunbar typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 8°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 4°C.

Precipitation

Dunbar in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 18 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 54 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Dunbar. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dunbar, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 54 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

* Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (52 KM, 32 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

Interested in more climate information?

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