Kirknewton weather in January (Lothian, United Kingdom)

Is January a good time to explore Kirknewton weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

During January, Kirknewton usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 7°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 2°C. Prepare for the coldest month of the year by packing warm and cozy winter cloths.

Precipitation

Kirknewton in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 19 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 54 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

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

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

 

Kirknewton, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Water Temperature 6°C *  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 54 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

* Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (8 KM, 5 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. With a water temperature of around 6°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

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