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Isle of Arran Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Isle of Arran, Scotland in January.

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

What to Expect in the Isle of Arran in January

The Isle of Arran, Scotland is a region in Scotland. January in the Isle of Arran generally has cold temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in Lamlash.

For specific regional insights in the Isle of Arran, Scotland, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

January is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 174 mm (6.9 in) in Lamlash.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Lamlash receives about 37 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore the Isle of Arran by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Isle of Arran — and find the best time to visit. (based on Lamlash)

January9°C (48°F) February8°C (46°F) March9°C (48°F) April10°C (50°F) May12°C (54°F) This monthJune14°C (57°F) July16°C (61°F) August17°C (63°F) September16°C (61°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Isle of Arran in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Isle of Arran.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Isle of Arran

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in the Isle of Arran, Scotland?

Lamlash

In January Lamlash generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
37 hours
37 hours
68 hours
Monthly rainfall
189 mm (7.4 in)
174 mm (6.9 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Isle of Arran, in Scotland.

The Isle of Arran weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Isle of Arran, Scotland in January?

Expect poor weather across the Isle of Arran, Scotland in January. The popular destination of Lamlash averages 9°C (48°F) by day and 5°C (41°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Isle of Arran, Scotland in January?

Average temperatures in the Isle of Arran, Scotland during January range from a nighttime low near 5°C (41°F) to a daytime high around 9°C (48°F) in Lamlash.

Does the Isle of Arran, Scotland get a lot of rain in January?

Rainfall in the Isle of Arran, Scotland peaks during January. Lamlash averages roughly 174 mm (6.9 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Isle of Arran, Scotland?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to the Isle of Arran, Scotland with often poor weather in Lamlash.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June offering mostly tolerable weather in Lamlash. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Isle of Arran.

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