Newtonmore weather in January (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Interested in knowing the climate of Newtonmore in January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

January in Newtonmore generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January marks the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 5°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -1°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Newtonmore in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 134 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Typically, you can expect about 22 days of snow/rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 40 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

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

 

Newtonmore, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 74%  

Precipitation 134 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Sunshine 40 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (45 KM, 28 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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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