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Weather in January in Grampian

Are you planning a trip a to Grampian in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Grampian in January?

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C in Inverey to 8°C in Fraserburgh. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Fraserburgh and -1°C in Inverey. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Grampian. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tarves with an average of 68 mm to high rainfall in Inverey with 119 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 62 hours of sunlight in Aberdeen. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

For a closer look at January's conditions in Grampian, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Grampian's yearly weather, check out our Grampian climate page.

Where to go in Grampian in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Grampian 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 Grampian?

Aberdeen

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

Aberdeen
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8°C 
3°C 
48 hours 
75 mm 
19 days 
poor 
8°C 
3°C 
62 hours 
72 mm 
20 days 
poor 
8°C 
3°C 
86 hours 
65 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Aberdeen

Stonehaven

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

Stonehaven
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
8°C 
4°C 
48 hours 
79 mm 
18 days 
poor 
8°C 
4°C 
62 hours 
74 mm 
19 days 
poor 
8°C 
3°C 
86 hours 
65 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Stonehaven

Dyce

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

Dyce
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
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8°C 
3°C 
48 hours 
75 mm 
19 days 
poor 
8°C 
3°C 
62 hours 
72 mm 
20 days 
poor 
8°C 
3°C 
86 hours 
65 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Dyce

Banchory

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

Banchory
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7°C 
2°C 
48 hours 
71 mm 
19 days 
poor 
7°C 
2°C 
62 hours 
72 mm 
20 days 
poor 
8°C 
2°C 
86 hours 
65 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Banchory

Elgin

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

Elgin
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8°C 
4°C 
27 hours 
81 mm 
19 days 
poor 
8°C 
3°C 
40 hours 
77 mm 
19 days 
poor 
8°C 
3°C 
75 hours 
73 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Elgin

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

Is January the best time to visit Grampian?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Aberdeen, January may not be the ideal time to visit Grampian.

On average, the best time to visit Grampian is in July and August with generally pleasant weather in Aberdeen. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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