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Weather in January in Lanarkshire

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

What is the weather like in Lanarkshire in January?

Lanarkshire is a region in the United Kingdom. January in Lanarkshire generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 7°C and nighttime temperatures around 2°C in Lanark. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Lanarkshire in January, check out the map below. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

For a closer look at conditions across Lanarkshire, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Carnwath with an average of 111 mm to high rainfall in Crawfordjohn with 133 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Lanark.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 54 hours of sunshine in Lanark. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

Where to go in Lanarkshire in January

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

Weather conditions Weather
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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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

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

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Lanarkshire?

Lanark

In January Lanark generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Lanark
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 
5°C 
1,428 hours 
1227 mm 
219 days 
unpleasant 
January January
7°C 
2°C 
54 hours 
118 mm 
21 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
1°C 
81 hours 
113 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Lanark

Motherwell

In January Motherwell generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Motherwell
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 
6°C 
1,290 hours 
1198 mm 
215 days 
unpleasant 
January January
8°C 
2°C 
37 hours 
117 mm 
21 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
2°C 
68 hours 
110 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Motherwell

East Kilbride

In January East Kilbride generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

East Kilbride
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 
6°C 
1,290 hours 
1246 mm 
220 days 
unpleasant 
January January
8°C 
2°C 
37 hours 
123 mm 
21 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
2°C 
68 hours 
114 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in East Kilbride

Biggar

In January Biggar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Biggar
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
<<  
12°C 
5°C 
1,428 hours 
1226 mm 
225 days 
unpleasant 
January January
6°C 
1°C 
54 hours 
115 mm 
22 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
7°C 
1°C 
81 hours 
111 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Biggar

Hamilton

In January Hamilton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Hamilton
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 
6°C 
1,290 hours 
1211 mm 
216 days 
unpleasant 
January January
8°C 
2°C 
37 hours 
118 mm 
21 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
2°C 
68 hours 
111 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Hamilton

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

Is January the best time to visit Lanarkshire?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Lanarkshire with often poor weather in Lanark.

On average, the best time to visit Lanarkshire is in May, June, July, August and September with generally tolerable weather in Lanark. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Lanarkshire.

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