Kirriemuir weather in January (Tayside, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Kirriemuir as January approaches? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In January, Kirriemuir tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 7°C. At night, they generally drop to 1°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Kirriemuir in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. Expect around 20 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 55 hours of sun. It's 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 Kirriemuir. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kirriemuir, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 93 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 55 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Dundee, Scotland (23 KM, 14 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

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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