Forres weather in January (Grampian, United Kingdom)

Will it be warm or cold in Forres this January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In January, Forres typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 8°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 3°C. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Forres in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. You can typically expect 19 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 40 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

 

Forres, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 40 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (39 KM, 24 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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