Portmahomack weather in January (Highlands, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does January bring to Portmahomack? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Portmahomack typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 8°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 3°C. Prepare for the coldest month of the year by packing warm and cozy winter cloths.

Precipitation

Portmahomack in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 19 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 40 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 Portmahomack. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November 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 Portmahomack climate page with graphs.

 

Portmahomack, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 40 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (46 KM, 28 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.

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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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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