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Kingussie weather in January (Highlands, United Kingdom)

What weather conditions can you expect in Kingussie this January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Kingussie typically includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 5°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -1°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Kingussie in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 129 mm for the month. As the rainiest month, carrying an umbrella is advisable to manage the frequent rain. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 22 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 40 hours hours of sunshine. 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 Kingussie. July and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Kingussie, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 73%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 129 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 22 days  
SunshineSunshine 40 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (45 KM, 28 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
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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