Kintail weather in January (Highland, Scotland)

Thinking of visiting Kintail in January? Check the weather first! See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of January in Kintail typically includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 6°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 1°C. Prepare for the coldest month of the year by packing warm and cozy winter cloths.

Precipitation

Kintail in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 239 mm for the month. Prepare for the heaviest rain of the year this month, which often comes in heavy showers. A poncho is a smart choice to stay dry. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 24 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 35 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

 

Kintail, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 80%  

Precipitation 239 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Sunshine 35 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (49 KM, 30 Miles).

Where to go in Scotland in January

Find out more about the weather in Scotland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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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