Perth weather in January (Tayside, United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in Perth for January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During January, Perth usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of winter. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 7°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 1°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

Perth in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 55 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Perth. July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October, 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 Perth climate page with graphs.

 

Perth, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 100 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 55 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Dundee, Scotland (29 KM, 18 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

Interested in more climate information?

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