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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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