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Weather in January in Angus

Are you planning a trip a to Angus in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Angus in January?

Angus is a region in the United Kingdom. January in Angus generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 6°C in Alrick to 8°C in Carnoustie. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Carnoustie and 0°C in Alrick. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Carnoustie with an average of 85 mm to high rainfall in Alrick with 109 mm.

Average sunshine

Carnoustie experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 55 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Angus in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Angus climate page.

Where to go in Angus in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Angus on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

Weather conditions Weather
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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Angus?

Carnoustie

In January Carnoustie generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Carnoustie
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
8°C 
3°C 
45 hours 
86 mm 
16 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
3°C 
55 hours 
85 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
3°C 
79 hours 
71 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Carnoustie

Montrose

In January Montrose generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Montrose
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
8°C 
4°C 
45 hours 
91 mm 
17 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
3°C 
55 hours 
88 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
3°C 
79 hours 
73 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Montrose

Kirriemuir

In January Kirriemuir generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Kirriemuir
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
7°C 
1°C 
45 hours 
86 mm 
18 days 
poor 
January January
7°C 
1°C 
55 hours 
93 mm 
20 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
7°C 
1°C 
79 hours 
79 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Kirriemuir

Alrick

In January Alrick generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Alrick
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
6°C 
0°C 
45 hours 
98 mm 
21 days 
poor 
January January
6°C 
0°C 
55 hours 
109 mm 
22 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
6°C 
-0°C 
79 hours 
93 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Alrick

Arbroath

In January Arbroath generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Arbroath
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
8°C 
4°C 
45 hours 
89 mm 
16 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
3°C 
55 hours 
87 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
3°C 
79 hours 
72 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Arbroath

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Angus, in the United Kingdom.

Is January the best time to visit Angus?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Angus with often poor weather in Carnoustie.

On average, the best time to visit Angus is in July and August with generally pleasant weather in Carnoustie. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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