Isle of Harris Weather in January

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

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Leverburgh

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

What to Expect in Isle of Harris in January

Isle of Harris, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. January in Isle of Harris 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 6°C (43°F) in Leverburgh.

For specific regional insights in Isle of Harris, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

January is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 191 mm (7.5 in) in Leverburgh.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in January. Leverburgh sees roughly 33 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Isle of Harris by month

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

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March9°C (48°F) April10°C (50°F) May12°C (54°F) June14°C (57°F) This monthJuly15°C (59°F) August16°C (61°F) September15°C (59°F) October13°C (55°F) November11°C (52°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Isle of Harris in January

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

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 Isle of Harris

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Isle of Harris, the United Kingdom?

Leverburgh

In January Leverburgh generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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December
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Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
30 hours
33 hours
59 hours
Monthly rainfall
191 mm (7.5 in)
191 mm (7.5 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
26 days
25 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Isle of Harris, 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.

Isle of Harris weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Isle of Harris, the United Kingdom in January. The popular destination of Leverburgh averages 9°C (48°F) by day and 6°C (43°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Leverburgh peak at roughly 9°C (48°F) in January, dropping to about 6°C (43°F) overnight.

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

Yes. January brings heavy rainfall to Isle of Harris, the United Kingdom, with Leverburgh averaging around 191 mm (7.5 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

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

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Isle of Harris, the United Kingdom with often poor weather in Leverburgh.

Generally speaking, June provides tolerable weather in Leverburgh. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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