Macduff weather in January (Grampian, United Kingdom)

Is January a good time to explore Macduff weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

During January, Macduff usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near 8°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 4°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year, making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Precipitation

Macduff in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. On average, there are about 21 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 62 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Macduff. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Macduff, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 62 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 24% *  

* Data from: Aberdeen, Scotland (54 KM, 33 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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