Weather in January in Perthshire
Planning a getaway to Perthshire this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Perthshire in January?
Perthshire is a region in the United Kingdom. January in Perthshire generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. During January, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C in Kinloch Rannoch to 8°C in Cellardyke. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C in Cellardyke and -1°C in Kinloch Rannoch. 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 Cellardyke with an average of 75 mm to heavy rainfall in Lawers with 167 mm. Pitlochry experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.Average sunshine
Pitlochry experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 55 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit daysTo learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Perthshire in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Perthshire climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Perthshire?
Pitlochry
In January Pitlochry generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Perth
In January Perth generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Crieff
In January Crieff generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Aberfeldy
In January Aberfeldy generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Dunkeld
In January Dunkeld 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.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Perthshire, in the United Kingdom.
Is January the best time to visit Perthshire?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Pitlochry, January may not be the ideal time to visit Perthshire.
Generally speaking, July provides pleasant weather in Pitlochry. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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