Largs weather in January (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

Is January a good time to explore Largs weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Largs includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 8°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 3°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Precipitation

Largs in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 162 mm for the month. Expect frequent, heavy rain this month, marking the peak rainfall period. A poncho will help protect you from getting soaked. Expect around 22 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 37 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 Largs. May, 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 Largs climate page with graphs.

 

Largs, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 73%  

Precipitation 162 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 37 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 15% *  

* Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (28 KM, 17 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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