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Hamilton weather in January (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

Interested in knowing the climate of Hamilton in January? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Hamilton tends to experience low temperatures and high rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 8°C, while nights can cool down to about 2°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

Hamilton in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. Given that this is the rainiest month, it's wise to carry an umbrella to stay dry during unexpected showers. Historically, the month has about 21 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 37 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 Hamilton. June and July generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hamilton, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 69%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 118 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
HumidityHumidity 87% *  
SunshineSunshine 37 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 15% *  
* Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (26 KM, 16 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
3/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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