Highland weather in January
Planning a getaway to Highland 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 is the weather like in Highland in January?
Highland is a region in Scotland. January in Highland generally has cold temperatures, with heavy precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 7°C and nighttime temperatures around 2°C in Balmacara. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Sallachy with an average of 233 mm to heavy rainfall in Mallaig with 289 mm. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Balmacara. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 35 hours of sunshine in Balmacara. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.
For a closer look at January's conditions in Highland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Highland's yearly weather, check out our Highland climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Highland?
Balmacara
In January Balmacara generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sallachy
In January Sallachy generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Inverinate
In January Inverinate generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Glenelg
In January Glenelg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kintail
In January Kintail generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Highland, in Scotland.
Is January the best time to visit Highland?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Highland due to the typically poor weather in Balmacara.
On average, the best time to visit Highland is in May, June, July and August with generally unpleasant weather in Balmacara.
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