Portsoy weather in January (Grampian, United Kingdom)

Is Portsoy a good destination in January, weather-wise? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In January, Portsoy tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 8°C. At night, it falls to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Portsoy in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Typically around 20 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 prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Portsoy. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Portsoy, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 62 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 24% *  

Data from: Aberdeen, Scotland (61 KM, 38 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.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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