Weather in January in South East Scotland
Considering a trip to South East Scotland this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in South East Scotland in January?
South East Scotland is a region in Scotland. January in South East Scotland generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C and nighttime temperatures around 2°C in Dundee. 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
January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 83 mm in Dundee.Average sunshine
The city Dundee usually sees around 55 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of South East Scotland in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our South East Scotland climate page.
Where to go in South East Scotland in January
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in South East Scotland?
Dundee
In January Dundee 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.
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Is January the best time to visit South East Scotland?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit South East Scotland due to the typically poor weather in Dundee.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Dundee. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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