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Weather in January in Lothian

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

What is the weather like in Lothian in January?

Lothian is a region in the United Kingdom. January in Lothian generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C and nighttime temperatures around 2°C in Edinburgh. 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.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Innerwick with an average of 75 mm to high rainfall in Bathgate with 100 mm.

Average sunshine

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

For a closer look at January's conditions in Lothian, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Lothian's yearly weather, check out our Lothian climate page.

Where to go in Lothian in January

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

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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).

Popular destinations

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

Edinburgh

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

Edinburgh
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
<<   December December
<<  
8°C 
2°C 
48 hours 
85 mm 
17 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
2°C 
54 hours 
84 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
2°C 
81 hours 
78 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Edinburgh

Musselburgh

In January Musselburgh generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Musselburgh
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
<<   December December
<<  
8°C 
3°C 
48 hours 
88 mm 
17 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
3°C 
54 hours 
85 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
3°C 
81 hours 
78 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Musselburgh

Linlithgow

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

Linlithgow
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
<<   December December
<<  
8°C 
2°C 
48 hours 
94 mm 
19 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
2°C 
54 hours 
95 mm 
20 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
2°C 
81 hours 
89 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Linlithgow

North Berwick

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

North Berwick
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
<<   December December
<<  
8°C 
4°C 
48 hours 
85 mm 
17 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
4°C 
54 hours 
81 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
3°C 
81 hours 
71 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in North Berwick

Livingston

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

Livingston
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
<<   December December
<<  
8°C 
2°C 
48 hours 
96 mm 
19 days 
poor 
January January
7°C 
2°C 
54 hours 
96 mm 
20 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
2°C 
81 hours 
91 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Livingston

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

Is January the best time to visit Lothian?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Edinburgh, January may not be the ideal time to visit Lothian.

Generally speaking, July and August provide pleasant weather in Edinburgh. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

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