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Weather in January in Ayrshire

Planning a getaway to Ayrshire this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Ayrshire in January?

Ayrshire is a region in the United Kingdom. January in Ayrshire generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. In January, it is winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C and nighttime temperatures around 4°C in Ayr. 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 high rainfall in Barrhill with an average of 139 mm to heavy rainfall in Lochranza with 196 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 37 hours of sunshine in Ayr. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For specific regional insights in Ayrshire for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Ayrshire climate page.

Where to go in Ayrshire in January

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

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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 Ayrshire?

Ayr

In January Ayr generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Ayr
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   December December
<<  
9°C 
4°C 
37 hours 
179 mm 
20 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
4°C 
37 hours 
168 mm 
20 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
4°C 
68 hours 
149 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Ayr

Irvine

In January Irvine generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Irvine
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   December December
<<  
9°C 
4°C 
37 hours 
166 mm 
20 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
4°C 
37 hours 
160 mm 
20 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
3°C 
68 hours 
142 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Irvine

Largs

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

Largs
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
9°C 
3°C 
37 hours 
160 mm 
21 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
3°C 
37 hours 
162 mm 
22 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
3°C 
68 hours 
144 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Largs

Prestwick

In January Prestwick generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Prestwick
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
9°C 
4°C 
37 hours 
182 mm 
20 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
4°C 
37 hours 
171 mm 
20 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
4°C 
68 hours 
150 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Prestwick

Troon

In January Troon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Troon
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
9°C 
4°C 
37 hours 
180 mm 
20 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
4°C 
37 hours 
170 mm 
20 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
4°C 
68 hours 
150 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Troon

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Is January the best time to visit Ayrshire?

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

Generally speaking, May provides tolerable weather in Ayr. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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