Golspie weather in January (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Golspie during January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of January in Golspie typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 8°C. At night, they generally drop to 2°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Golspie in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 40 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Golspie. July and August typically offer 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 Golspie climate page with graphs.

 

Golspie, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 40 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (57 KM, 35 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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