Portlethen weather in January (Grampian, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Portlethen during January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In January, Portlethen typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 8°C. At night, they generally drop to 4°C.

Precipitation

Portlethen in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Typically around 19 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 62 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Portlethen. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Portlethen, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Water Temperature 8°C *  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 62 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 24% *  

* Data from: Aberdeen, Scotland (16 KM, 10 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

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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. With a water temperature of around 8°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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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