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North Ballachulish weather in January (Highlands, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in North Ballachulish usually fare in January? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The month of January in North Ballachulish typically includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 6°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 1°C. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

North Ballachulish in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 232 mm for the month. With peak rainfall occurring this month, heavy downpours are common. It's advisable to have a poncho on hand to manage the rain. Typically, you can expect about 24 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 33 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit North Ballachulish. July and August generally stand out with 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 North Ballachulish climate page with graphs.

 

North Ballachulish, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 78%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 232 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 24 days  
SunshineSunshine 33 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Oban, Scotland (35 KM, 22 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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