Helmsdale weather in January (Highlands, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Helmsdale in January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Helmsdale includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 8°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 3°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Helmsdale in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 21 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 37 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Helmsdale. June, July, August and September 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 Helmsdale climate page with graphs.

 

Helmsdale, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 37 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 15% *  

Data from: Strathy East, Scotland (57 KM, 35 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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