Holywood weather in January (Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does January bring to Holywood? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During January, Holywood usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 7°C, cooling off to about 2°C at night. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Holywood in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. On average, there are about 20 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 39 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

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

 

Holywood, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 120 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (37 KM, 23 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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