Poolewe weather in January (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Poolewe during January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Poolewe includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. January marks the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 8°C, cooling down at night to around 3°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

Poolewe in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 193 mm for the month. This month is characterized by heavy rain, often falling intensely. Equip yourself with a poncho to stay protected from the rain. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 24 days with 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 Poolewe. June, 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 Poolewe climate page with graphs.

 

Poolewe, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 80%  

Precipitation 193 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Sunshine 35 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (52 KM, 32 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

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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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