Pierowall weather in January (United Kingdom)

How does the January weather in Pierowall compare to other months? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of January in Pierowall typically includes low temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 9°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 6°C.

Precipitation

Pierowall in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 25 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 33 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 Pierowall. July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Pierowall, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 82%  

Precipitation 125 mm  

Rainy days 25 days  

Sunshine 33 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kirkwall, the United Kingdom (37 KM, 23 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

Temperatures

Precipitation

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.

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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Pierowall.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the United Kingdom? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the United Kingdom. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.