Fife Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Fife, the United Kingdom in January.

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St Andrews Dunfermline Anstruther Cupar

Planning a getaway to Fife, the United Kingdom 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 to Expect in Fife in January

Fife, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. January in Fife generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in St Andrews. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Fife, the United Kingdom. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

To explore the conditions in Fife, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Anstruther with an average of 75 mm (3 in) to moderate rainfall in Oakley with 95 mm (3.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during January. St Andrews experiences about 55 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore Fife by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Fife - and find the best time to visit. (based on St Andrews)

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May14°C (57°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Fife →

Best Places to Visit in Fife in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Fife.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Fife

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Fife, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Fife (January)

Precipitation variation in Fife (January)

St Andrews

In January St Andrews generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
55 hours
79 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in St Andrews →

Dunfermline

In January Dunfermline generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
48 hours
54 hours
81 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Dunfermline →

Anstruther

In January Anstruther generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
55 hours
79 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
75 mm (3 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Anstruther →

Cupar

In January Cupar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
55 hours
79 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Cupar →

Crail

In January Crail generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
55 hours
79 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
75 mm (3 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Crail →

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

In our records: the United Kingdom January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in the United Kingdom in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in the United Kingdom dropped to -20°C (-4°F) in Birmingham on January 14, 1982.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Fife in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
St Andrews 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Dunfermline 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Anstruther 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Cupar 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Crail 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Kirkcaldy 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)

Fife weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Fife, the United Kingdom in January?

Fife, the United Kingdom typically experiences less favorable weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in St Andrews average around 8°C (46°F), and temperatures drop to about 3°C (37°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Fife, the United Kingdom in January?

In St Andrews, the average daytime high in January is 8°C (46°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 3°C (37°F).

Does Fife, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Fife, the United Kingdom during January, with St Andrews averaging close to 78 mm (3.1 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Fife, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Fife, the United Kingdom due to the typically less favorable weather in St Andrews.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly very good weather in St Andrews. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be less favorable.

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