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Highlands temperatures in January

Highlands is a region in the United Kingdom. In January the average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 5°C in Newtonmore to 9°C in Dunvegan. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Dunvegan and -1°C in Newtonmore. January is a winter month. On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Highlands in January?

Explore the map below to discover average January temperatures at the top destinations in Highlands. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

  • What is the warmest city in January in Highlands?
  • Dunvegan tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 5°C.

  • What is the coldest city in January in Highlands?
  • For the month of January, Newtonmore is the most temperate city in Highlands based on our records. With highs averaging 5°C and nighttime temperatures dipping to around -1°C.

  • How much sun does Highlands get in January?
  • Inverness experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 40 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

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