Halkirk weather in January (Highlands, United Kingdom)

How does the January weather in Halkirk compare to other months? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In January, Halkirk usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 8°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 3°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Halkirk in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. This month experiences about 23 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 37 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Halkirk. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Halkirk, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 75%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Sunshine 37 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 15% *  

Data from: Strathy East, Scotland (32 KM, 19 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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