Ratho weather in January (Lothian, United Kingdom)

Is Ratho a good destination in January, weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Ratho typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Anticipate daytime highs near 8°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 2°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Ratho in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 19 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 54 hours hours of sunshine. 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 Ratho. June, 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 Ratho climate page with graphs.

 

Ratho, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Water Temperature 6°C *  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 54 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

* Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (3 KM, 2 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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