Kyle of Lochalsh weather in January (Isle of Skye, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Kyle of Lochalsh this January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

January in Kyle of Lochalsh generally includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 7°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 3°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Kyle of Lochalsh in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 237 mm for the month. The month brings the heaviest rain of the year, often in intense bursts. Make sure to have a poncho to stay dry during the showers. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 24 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 35 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

 

Kyle of Lochalsh, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 81%  

Precipitation 237 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Sunshine 35 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (32 KM, 20 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

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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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