Isle of Bute Weather in January

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

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Rothesay Colintraive Millport

Planning a getaway to Isle of Bute, the United Kingdom 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 to Expect in Isle of Bute in January

Isle of Bute, the United Kingdom 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 (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) in Rothesay. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Isle of Bute, the United Kingdom. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

To explore the conditions in Isle of Bute, the United Kingdom 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 (6.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Colintraive with 189 mm (7.4 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Rothesay.

Average sunshine

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

Explore Isle of Bute by month

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

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March9°C (48°F) April11°C (52°F) May14°C (57°F) June16°C (61°F) This monthJuly18°C (64°F) August18°C (64°F) September16°C (61°F) October13°C (55°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Isle of Bute in January

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

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 Bute

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

Temperature range in Isle of Bute (January)

Precipitation variation in Isle of Bute (January)

Rothesay

In January Rothesay generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°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)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
37 hours
37 hours
68 hours
Monthly rainfall
180 mm (7.1 in)
180 mm (7.1 in)
157 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Rothesay →

Colintraive

In January Colintraive generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°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)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
37 hours
37 hours
68 hours
Monthly rainfall
188 mm (7.4 in)
189 mm (7.4 in)
165 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
23 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Colintraive →

Millport

In January Millport generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°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)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
37 hours
37 hours
68 hours
Monthly rainfall
163 mm (6.4 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Millport →

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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 Bute in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rothesay 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 180 mm (7.1 in)
Colintraive 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 189 mm (7.4 in)
Millport 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 163 mm (6.4 in)

Isle of Bute weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Isle of Bute, the United Kingdom typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Rothesay average around 8°C (46°F), and temperatures drop to about 4°C (39°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Rothesay peak at roughly 8°C (46°F) in January, dropping to about 4°C (39°F) overnight.

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

Rainfall in Isle of Bute, the United Kingdom peaks during January. Rothesay averages roughly 180 mm (7.1 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Isle of Bute, the United Kingdom 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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