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

How's the weather trend in New Galloway as January approaches? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The month of January in New Galloway typically includes low temperatures and high rainfall. January is part of winter. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 7°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 2°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

New Galloway in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 137 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 21 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 39 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit New Galloway. May, July and August typically offer 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 New Galloway climate page with graphs.

 

New Galloway, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 137 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (65 KM, 40 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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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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