Peebles weather in January (Borders, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Peebles usually fare in January? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In January, Peebles typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 6°C, cooling down at night to around 1°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Peebles in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 99 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 21 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 54 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Peebles. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Peebles, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 99 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 54 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (34 KM, 21 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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