Central Scotland weather in January

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.

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.

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. 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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 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

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   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

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   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

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   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

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   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

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   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.