Lothian weather in January

Are you planning a trip 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.

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.

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. 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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 in Lothian

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

Average weather in 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

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   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

Average weather in 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

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   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

Average weather in 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

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   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

Average weather in 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

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   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

Average weather in 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

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   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.