Isle of Colonsay weather in January (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Isle of Colonsay usually fare in January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Isle of Colonsay generally includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 9°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 6°C.

Precipitation

Isle of Colonsay in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 172 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 23 days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 33 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Isle of Colonsay. June typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Isle of Colonsay, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 76%  

Precipitation 172 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Sunshine 33 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Oban, Scotland (59 KM, 36 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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