North Queensferry weather in January (Fife, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in North Queensferry in January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, North Queensferry usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January marks the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 8°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 3°C. Prepare for the coldest month of the year by packing warm and cozy winter cloths.

Precipitation

North Queensferry in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Expect around 19 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 54 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 North Queensferry. July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

North Queensferry, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Water Temperature 6°C *  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 54 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

* Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (7 KM, 4 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. With a water temperature of around 6°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

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