Gairloch weather in January (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Gairloch during January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

During January, Gairloch usually has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 8°C. At night, it falls to around 4°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

Gairloch in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 201 mm for the month. Prepare for intense rain this month, as it marks the peak rainfall period. Having a poncho will keep you dry through the downpours. Typically, you can expect about 24 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 35 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Gairloch. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gairloch, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 81%  

Precipitation 201 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Sunshine 35 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (46 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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