Grangemouth weather in January (Central Scotland, United Kingdom)

Looking to travel to Grangemouth in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Grangemouth generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 8°C. But by evening, they drop to 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.

Grangemouth in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 20 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 54 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

 

Grangemouth, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Water Temperature 6°C *  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 100 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 54 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

* Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (24 KM, 15 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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. With a water temperature of around 6°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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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