Montrose weather in January (Tayside, United Kingdom)

Is January a good time to explore Montrose weather-wise? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

During January, Montrose usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 8°C, cooling down at night to around 3°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Montrose in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. This month experiences about 18 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 55 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 Montrose. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Montrose, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 55 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Dundee, Scotland (42 KM, 26 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

Interested in more climate information?

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