Glasgow weather in January (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Glasgow as January approaches? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

During January, Glasgow usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Anticipate daytime highs near 8°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 2°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Glasgow in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 132 mm for the month. This is the wettest month of the year, so having an umbrella ready is a smart choice. You can typically expect 21 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 37 hours hours of sunshine. 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 Glasgow. June generally stands 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 Glasgow climate page with graphs.

 

Glasgow, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 132 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 37 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 15% *  

Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (10 KM, 6 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

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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

Interested in more climate information?

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