Lerwick weather in January (United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does January bring to Lerwick? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

January in Lerwick generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 9°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 5°C.

Precipitation

Lerwick in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 26 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 29 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 Lerwick. July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Lerwick, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 88%  

Precipitation 130 mm  

Rainy days 26 days  

Sunshine 29 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Shetland, Scotland (27 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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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