Prestwick weather in January (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Prestwick in January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Prestwick includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. Expect temperatures to climb to 8°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 4°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Prestwick in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 171 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 20 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 37 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Prestwick. May and June typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October, 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 Prestwick climate page with graphs.

 

Prestwick, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 171 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 37 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 15% *  

* Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (42 KM, 26 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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