Portpatrick weather in January (Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom)

How is January weather typically in Portpatrick? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Portpatrick includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 9°C, while night temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Precipitation

Portpatrick in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 122 mm for the month. On average, there are about 20 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 45 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Portpatrick. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Portpatrick, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 122 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Sunshine 45 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

Data from: Belfast, Ireland (73 KM, 45 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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