Plockton weather in January (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Plockton this January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Plockton includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 7°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

Plockton in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 234 mm for the month. Prepare for the heaviest rain of the year this month, which often comes in heavy showers. A poncho is a smart choice to stay dry. Historically, the month has about 24 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 35 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

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

 

Plockton, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 80%  

Precipitation 234 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Sunshine 35 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (33 KM, 20 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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