January Rainfall and Precipitation in Central Scotland

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Central Scotland, the United Kingdom in January.

Central Scotland, the United Kingdom, a region in the United Kingdom, experiences precipitation in January ranging from moderate in Boʼness with 95 mm (3.7 in) of rainfall to heavy in Tyndrum with 220 mm (8.7 in) of rainfall. In January, it is winter. On average, January is the wettest month of the year in Central Scotland, the United Kingdom.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Central Scotland precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Central Scotland, the United Kingdom receive in January?

January in Stirling is marked by substantial rain, totaling an average of 122 mm (4.8 in). Rapid weather changes are common due to the frequent precipitation.

How many days does it rain in Central Scotland, the United Kingdom in January?

On average, Stirling has about 21 days days of rain in January.

Is January part of the rainy season in Central Scotland, the United Kingdom?

No. January sits outside the typical rainy season in Central Scotland, the United Kingdom, so you can expect drier conditions overall.

What is the wettest city in January in Central Scotland, the United Kingdom?

Based on our records, Tyndrum receives the most rainfall in Central Scotland, the United Kingdom in January, averaging about 220 mm (8.7 in).

What is the driest city in January in Central Scotland, the United Kingdom?

The driest place is Boʼness with an average rainfall of 95 mm (3.7 in) according to our data.

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