Dundee weather in January (South East Scotland, Scotland)

What can you expect from the weather in Dundee during January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Dundee typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 8°C, while night temperatures can drop to 2°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

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

The city usually sees around 55 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny 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 in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Dundee in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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