Falkirk weather in January (Central Scotland, United Kingdom)

Looking to travel to Falkirk in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Falkirk generally has low temperatures and high 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. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Falkirk in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Typically around 20 days of rainfall is expected.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 54 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Falkirk. July generally stands 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 Falkirk climate page with graphs.

 

Falkirk, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 54 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

* Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (27 KM, 17 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Falkirk 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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