Duns weather in January (Borders, United Kingdom)

How does the January weather in Duns compare to other months? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Duns includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near 8°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 3°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Duns in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 18 days will experience rain.

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're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Duns. July and August generally stand out with 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 Duns climate page with graphs.

 

Duns, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 54 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (65 KM, 40 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

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