Melrose weather in January (Borders, United Kingdom)

Is Melrose a good destination in January, weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

January in Melrose generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 7°C, cooling down at night to around 1°C. Prepare for the coldest month of the year by packing warm and cozy winter cloths.

Precipitation

Melrose in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 39 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Melrose. 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 Melrose climate page with graphs.

 

Melrose, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (43 KM, 27 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

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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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