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Weather in January in Central Scotland

Thinking about venturing to Central Scotland this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What is the weather like in Central Scotland in January?

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C in Killin to 8°C in Boʼness. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C in Boʼness and 0°C in Killin. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Boʼness with an average of 95 mm to heavy rainfall in Tyndrum with 220 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Stirling.

Average sunshine

Stirling experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 54 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 Central Scotland in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Central Scotland climate page.

Where to go in Central Scotland in January

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

Weather conditions Weather
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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 Central Scotland?

Stirling

In January Stirling generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Stirling
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 
2°C 
48 hours 
116 mm 
20 days 
poor 
January January
7°C 
2°C 
54 hours 
122 mm 
21 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
2°C 
81 hours 
110 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Stirling

Callander

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

Callander
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 
37 hours 
150 mm 
22 days 
poor 
January January
7°C 
1°C 
37 hours 
163 mm 
22 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
7°C 
1°C 
68 hours 
143 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Callander

Drymen

In January Drymen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Drymen
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 
2°C 
37 hours 
154 mm 
21 days 
poor 
January January
7°C 
2°C 
37 hours 
163 mm 
22 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
2°C 
68 hours 
145 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Drymen

Killin

In January Killin generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Killin
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 
37 hours 
165 mm 
23 days 
poor 
January January
5°C 
0°C 
37 hours 
184 mm 
23 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
6°C 
-0°C 
68 hours 
161 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Killin

Falkirk

In January Falkirk generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Falkirk
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 
2°C 
48 hours 
102 mm 
19 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
2°C 
54 hours 
103 mm 
20 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
2°C 
81 hours 
96 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Falkirk

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

Is January the best time to visit Central Scotland?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Central Scotland with often poor weather in Stirling.

On average, the best time to visit Central Scotland is in June and July with generally pleasant weather in Stirling. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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