Livingston weather in January (Lothian, United Kingdom)

How does the January weather in Livingston compare to other months? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of January in Livingston typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Winter occurs in January. Expect temperatures to climb to 7°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 2°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

Livingston in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. It's the month with the heaviest rainfall, so an umbrella is a must to navigate the wet weather. Typically, you can expect about 20 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 54 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Livingston. June, July and August generally stand out with 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 Livingston climate page with graphs.

 

Livingston, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Water Temperature 6°C *  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 96 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 54 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (12 KM, 7 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. With a water temperature of around 6°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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