Gullane weather in January (Lothian, United Kingdom)

Thinking of visiting Gullane in January? Check the weather first! Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In January, Gullane tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. Anticipate daytime highs near 8°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 3°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

Gullane in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 18 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 54 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

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

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

 

Gullane, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 54 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (34 KM, 21 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.

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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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