Dunfermline weather in January (Fife, United Kingdom)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Dunfermline during January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

During January, Dunfermline usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Winter occurs in January. Daytime temperatures hover around 8°C, while nights can cool down to about 2°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

Dunfermline in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 19 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 54 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Dunfermline. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dunfermline, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Water Temperature 6°C *  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 54 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

* Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (14 KM, 9 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. With a water temperature of around 6°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

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