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Weather in January in Isle of Bute

Planning a getaway to Isle of Bute 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 Isle of Bute in January?

Isle of Bute is a region in the United Kingdom. January in Isle of Bute generally has cold temperatures, with heavy precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C and nighttime temperatures around 4°C in Rothesay. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Isle of Bute in January, check out the map below. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Isle of Bute. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

To explore the conditions in Isle of Bute in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Millport with an average of 163 mm to heavy rainfall in Colintraive with 189 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Rothesay.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 37 hours of sunshine in Rothesay. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For a more detailed look at Isle of Bute's conditions throughout the year, check out our Isle of Bute climate page.

Where to go in Isle of Bute in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Isle of Bute on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our Isle of Bute's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 3 most popular destinations in Isle of Bute?

Rothesay

In January Rothesay generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Rothesay
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
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13°C 
7°C 
1,290 hours 
1689 mm 
229 days 
8°C 
4°C 
37 hours 
180 mm 
22 days 
poor 
8°C 
4°C 
68 hours 
157 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Rothesay

Colintraive

In January Colintraive generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Colintraive
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
13°C 
7°C 
1,290 hours 
1769 mm 
238 days 
8°C 
4°C 
37 hours 
189 mm 
23 days 
poor 
8°C 
3°C 
68 hours 
165 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Colintraive

Millport

In January Millport generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Millport
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
13°C 
7°C 
1,290 hours 
1535 mm 
226 days 
9°C 
4°C 
37 hours 
163 mm 
22 days 
poor 
9°C 
4°C 
68 hours 
142 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Millport

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

Is January the best time to visit Isle of Bute?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Isle of Bute due to the typically poor weather in Rothesay.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, July and August offering mostly tolerable weather in Rothesay. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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