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Weather in January in Grampian

Planning a trip to Grampian this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

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. It's the height of 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.

For specific regional insights in Grampian, refer to the map provided below.

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

The city Aberdeen usually sees around 62 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

For a more detailed look at Grampian's conditions throughout the year, 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 details.

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our Grampian's climate page.

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
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
12°C 
7°C 
1,455 hours 
866 mm 
207 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
3°C 
62 hours 
72 mm 
20 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
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
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
12°C 
7°C 
1,455 hours 
866 mm 
196 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
4°C 
62 hours 
74 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
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
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
12°C 
7°C 
1,455 hours 
867 mm 
207 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
3°C 
62 hours 
72 mm 
20 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
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
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
13°C 
6°C 
1,455 hours 
882 mm 
203 days 
poor 
January January
7°C 
2°C 
62 hours 
72 mm 
20 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
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
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
12°C 
7°C 
1,230 hours 
981 mm 
207 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
3°C 
40 hours 
77 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
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.

Interested in more climate information?

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