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Port Ellen Weather in January

January in Port Ellen brings low temperatures, with daytime highs of 10°C (50°F) and nights around 6°C (43°F). Quite a bit of rainfall is expected, around 143 mm (5.6 in), so pack an umbrella.

Rainfall in Port Ellen in January

Past climate data indicates that roughly 22 days will see rain, totalling around 143 mm (5.6 in) for the month. Rain falls regularly this month and can be quite heavy when it does. Showers can be substantial, so waterproof gear is a good idea.

Temperature in Port Ellen in January

January in Port Ellen brings low temperatures, with highs of 10°C (50°F) and nights around 6°C (43°F). Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. With overnight lows of 6°C (43°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. June and July typically offer the best weather for Port Ellen.

Port Ellen Temperature in January

Min Temperature
6°C (43°F)
Max Temperature
10°C (50°F)
Chance of Rain
75%
Precipitation
143 mm (5.6 in)
Rainy days
22 days

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Port Ellen in January

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Port Ellen in January. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags.

What To Do in Port Ellen in January

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

  • Cycling
    4/10
  • Walking
    4/10
  • Barbeque
    1/10
  • Camping
    3/10
  • Outdoor sports
    4/10

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