Glenelg weather in January (Highland, Scotland)

How is the weather in Glenelg in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Glenelg generally has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 7°C, while nights can cool down to about 2°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Glenelg in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 244 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 24 days of rain.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 35 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

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

 

Glenelg, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 80%  

Precipitation 244 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Sunshine 35 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (41 KM, 25 Miles).

Where to go in Scotland in January

Find out more about the weather in Scotland in January and which places have the best weather 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 Glenelg in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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