Gretna Green weather in January (Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Gretna Green usually fare in January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Gretna Green includes low temperatures and high rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 8°C. But by evening, they drop to around 2°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Gretna Green in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 39 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 Gretna Green. 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 Gretna Green climate page with graphs.

 

Gretna Green, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (35 KM, 22 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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