Lanarkshire Weather in January

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

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Lanark East Kilbride Motherwell Biggar

Are you planning a trip a to Lanarkshire, 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 Lanarkshire in January

Lanarkshire, the United Kingdom 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 (45°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Lanark. 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, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Carnwath with an average of 111 mm (4.4 in) to high rainfall in Crawfordjohn with 133 mm (5.2 in). Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Lanark.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Lanark receives about 54 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Lanarkshire by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Lanarkshire — and find the best time to visit. (based on Lanark)

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March9°C (48°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August18°C (64°F) September16°C (61°F) October13°C (55°F) November9°C (48°F) December7°C (45°F)
Best Time to Visit Lanarkshire →

Best Places to Visit in Lanarkshire in January

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

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 Lanarkshire

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

Temperature range in Lanarkshire (January)

Precipitation variation in Lanarkshire (January)

Lanark

In January Lanark generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
48 hours
54 hours
81 hours
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lanark →

East Kilbride

In January East Kilbride generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
37 hours
37 hours
68 hours
Monthly rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in East Kilbride →

Motherwell

In January Motherwell generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
37 hours
37 hours
68 hours
Monthly rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Motherwell →

Biggar

In January Biggar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
48 hours
54 hours
81 hours
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Biggar →

Hamilton

In January Hamilton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
37 hours
37 hours
68 hours
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hamilton →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Lanarkshire, 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 Lanarkshire in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lanark 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
East Kilbride 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)
Motherwell 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Biggar 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Hamilton 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Airdrie 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)

Lanarkshire weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Lanarkshire, the United Kingdom in January?

Lanarkshire, the United Kingdom typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Lanark average around 7°C (45°F), and temperatures drop to about 2°C (36°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Lanarkshire, the United Kingdom in January?

Lanark averages a daytime maximum of 7°C (45°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 2°C (36°F).

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

Lanarkshire, the United Kingdom sees substantial rainfall in January. Lanark typically averages about 118 mm (4.6 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Lanarkshire, the United Kingdom?

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

On average, the best time to visit Lanarkshire, the United Kingdom 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?

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