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

Curious about the January weather in Kyleakin? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Kyleakin generally has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 7°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Kyleakin in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 237 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Rain is expected on roughly 24 days.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 35 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit 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 in January and which places have the best weather 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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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