Prestonpans weather in January (Lothian, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Prestonpans during January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Prestonpans includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 8°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 3°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Prestonpans in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 54 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

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

 

Prestonpans, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Water Temperature 6°C *  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 54 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

* Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (22 KM, 14 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 6°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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