Kyleakin weather in January (Isle of Skye, United Kingdom)

Will it be warm or cold in Kyleakin this January? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In January, Kyleakin usually has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 7°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 3°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

Kyleakin in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 237 mm for the month. This month brings the peak rainfall of the year, with heavy showers. Be sure to have a poncho ready to manage the downpours. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 24 days days of 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 Kyleakin. 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 Kyleakin climate page with graphs.

 

Kyleakin, 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 (31 KM, 19 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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