Muir of Ord weather in January (Highlands, United Kingdom)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Muir of Ord during January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of January in Muir of Ord typically includes low temperatures and high rainfall. January marks the winter season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 7°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 1°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Muir of Ord in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. Since this month has the highest rainfall, keep an umbrella with you to handle sudden showers. You can typically expect 20 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 40 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 Muir of Ord. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Muir of Ord, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 112 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 40 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (14 KM, 9 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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