Keiss weather in January (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Is January a good time to explore Keiss weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In January, Keiss usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 8°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 5°C.

Precipitation

Keiss in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 23 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 33 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

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

 

Keiss, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 77%  

Precipitation 91 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Sunshine 33 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kirkwall, the United Kingdom (50 KM, 31 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

Interested in more climate information?

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