Isleornsay weather in January (Isle of Skye, United Kingdom)

Interested in knowing the climate of Isleornsay in January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Isleornsay typically brings low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 8°C, cooling off to about 3°C at night. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Isleornsay in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 256 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest rainfall, with frequent intense showers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 24 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 35 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Isleornsay. May, June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Isleornsay, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 80%  

Precipitation 256 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Sunshine 35 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (38 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

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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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