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Hamilton Weather in January

During January, Hamilton experiences low daytime temperatures of 8°C (46°F) and cooler nights around 2°C (36°F). As the wettest month of the year, and part of the winter season, expect frequent rainfall.

Rainfall in Hamilton in January

With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Historically, approximately 21 days this month are expected to have rain, averaging 118 mm (4.6 in). This is a wet month with frequent and often heavy showers. Both the number of rain days and the total rainfall are high.

Temperature in Hamilton in January

If you're visiting Hamilton in January, expect highs of 8°C (46°F) and overnight lows around 2°C (36°F). January marks the winter season. Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. Nights drop to 2°C (36°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Sunshine in Hamilton in January

The city usually sees around 37 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Hamilton. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Hamilton Temperature in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C (36°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C (46°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 69%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 118 mm (4.6 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
HumidityHumidity 87% *  
SunshineSunshine 37 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 15% *  
* Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (26 KM, 16 Miles).

Best Places 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. See all of the United Kingdom in January →

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Hamilton in January

We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Hamilton in January. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. High rain levels are expected, so pack waterproof gear and an umbrella or poncho. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.

What To Do in Hamilton in January

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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