Peterhead weather in January (Grampian, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Peterhead during January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Peterhead includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 8°C. At night, it falls to around 4°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

Peterhead in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 20 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 62 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

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

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

 

Peterhead, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 62 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 24% *  

* Data from: Aberdeen, Scotland (42 KM, 26 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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