Moffat weather in January (Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Moffat this January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

January in Moffat generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. January is part of the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 7°C. At night, they generally drop to 1°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Moffat in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 22 days.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 39 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Moffat. May, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, 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 Moffat climate page with graphs.

 

Moffat, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 72%  

Precipitation 126 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (15 KM, 9 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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