Gifford weather in January (Lothian, United Kingdom)

Is January a good time to explore Gifford weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In January, Gifford usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January marks the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near 8°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 3°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Gifford in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 19 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 54 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

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

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

 

Gifford, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 54 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

* Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (38 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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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