Fochabers weather in January (Grampian, United Kingdom)

How is January weather typically in Fochabers? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

During January, Fochabers usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 8°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 3°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Fochabers in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 20 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 40 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

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

 

Fochabers, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 40 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (68 KM, 42 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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