Dundee weather in January (South East Scotland, Scotland)

What kind of weather does January bring to Dundee? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In January, Dundee usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 8°C, while night temperatures can drop to 2°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

Dundee in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. Typically around 18 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 55 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 Dundee. July and August typically offer 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 Dundee climate page with graphs.

 

Dundee, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 55 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Scotland in January

Find out more about the weather in Scotland 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Dundee.

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