Paisley weather in January (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

Thinking of visiting Paisley in January? Check the weather first! Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Paisley includes low temperatures and high rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 8°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 2°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Paisley in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 139 mm for the month. As the month with the most rain, you'll want to have an umbrella with you to manage the frequent showers. On average, there are about 21 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 37 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 Paisley. June 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 Paisley climate page with graphs.

 

Paisley, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 139 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 37 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 15% *  

* Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (2 KM, 1 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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