Lochinver weather in January (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Lochinver in January? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Lochinver includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 8°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Lochinver in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 175 mm for the month. With peak rainfall occurring this month, heavy downpours are common. It's advisable to have a poncho on hand to manage the rain. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 23 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 33 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 Lochinver. June, 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 Lochinver climate page with graphs.

 

Lochinver, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 78%  

Precipitation 175 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Sunshine 33 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Stornoway, the United Kingdom (66 KM, 41 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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