Kincraig weather in January (Highlands, United Kingdom)

What weather conditions can you expect in Kincraig this January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During January, Kincraig usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 5°C, while night temperatures can drop to -1°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Kincraig in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 119 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 22 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 40 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Kincraig. July 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 Kincraig climate page with graphs.

 

Kincraig, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 72%  

Precipitation 119 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Sunshine 40 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (42 KM, 26 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

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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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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