Great Glen weather in January (Leicestershire, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does January bring to Great Glen? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Great Glen typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January marks the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 8°C, while nights can cool down to about 2°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Great Glen in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 17 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 52 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Great Glen. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Great Glen, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 57 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 52 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Leicester, the United Kingdom (9 KM, 5 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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