Kirkcudbright weather in January (Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom)

How does the January weather in Kirkcudbright compare to other months? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In January, Kirkcudbright typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 8°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 4°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year, making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Precipitation

Kirkcudbright in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 140 mm for the month. On average, there are about 20 days with rain during this month.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Kirkcudbright. May, June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kirkcudbright, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 140 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

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

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.

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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