Inverkeithing weather in January (Fife, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Inverkeithing as January approaches? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Inverkeithing includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 8°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 3°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Inverkeithing in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 19 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 54 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

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

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

 

Inverkeithing, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Water Temperature 6°C *  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 54 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (9 KM, 5 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. With a water temperature of around 6°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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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