Lamlash

Isle of Arran Weather in January

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

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Lamlash Brodick Kildonan Lochranza

Thinking about venturing to Isle of Arran, the United Kingdom this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Isle of Arran in January

Isle of Arran, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. January in 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.

To explore the conditions in Isle of Arran, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Kildonan with an average of 167 mm (6.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Lochranza with 196 mm (7.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in January. Lamlash sees roughly 37 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Isle of Arran by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in 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) June14°C (57°F) This monthJuly16°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 Isle of Arran in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 Isle of Arran

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Isle of Arran, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Isle of Arran (January)

Precipitation variation in Isle of Arran (January)

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.

« December
January
February »
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
Climate in Lamlash →

Brodick

In January Brodick 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.

« December
January
February »
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
190 mm (7.5 in)
177 mm (7 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Brodick →

Kildonan

In January Kildonan 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°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
186 mm (7.3 in)
167 mm (6.6 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
21 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kildonan →

Lochranza

In January Lochranza 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°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
204 mm (8 in)
196 mm (7.7 in)
165 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lochranza →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Isle of Arran, in the United Kingdom.

In our records: the United Kingdom January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in the United Kingdom in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in the United Kingdom dropped to -20°C (-4°F) in Birmingham on January 14, 1982.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Isle of Arran in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lamlash 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 174 mm (6.9 in)
Brodick 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 177 mm (7 in)
Kildonan 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 167 mm (6.6 in)
Lochranza 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 196 mm (7.7 in)

Isle of Arran weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, Isle of Arran, the United Kingdom generally has poor weather conditions. Lamlash sees daytime temperatures near 9°C (48°F), with nights cooling to roughly 5°C (41°F).

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

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

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Lamlash records an average of 174 mm (6.9 in) in January, putting it among the wetter months for Isle of Arran, the United Kingdom.

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Lamlash, January may not be the ideal time to visit Isle of Arran, the United Kingdom.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June offering mostly tolerable weather in Lamlash. The weather in January, February, March, April, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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