Glenrothes weather in January (Fife, United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in Glenrothes for January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In January, Glenrothes usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 8°C, cooling off to about 3°C at night. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Glenrothes in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 19 days of 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're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Glenrothes. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Glenrothes, 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 (29 KM, 18 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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