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Fort Augustus weather in January (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Thinking of visiting Fort Augustus in January? Check the weather first! Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In January, Fort Augustus typically experiences low temperatures and heavy rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. Daytime temperatures hover around 6°C, while nights can cool down to about 0°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Fort Augustus in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 167 mm for the month. The month is marked by heavy rainfall, often coming down in intense bursts. Make sure to have a poncho to stay dry. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 23 days days of rain.

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

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

 

Fort Augustus, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 0°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 76%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 167 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
SunshineSunshine 40 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (45 KM, 28 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
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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