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South East Scotland Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in South East Scotland, Scotland in January.

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Planning a journey to South East Scotland, Scotland this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in South East Scotland in January

South East Scotland, 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 (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) 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.

To explore the conditions in South East Scotland, Scotland in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 83 mm (3.3 in) in Dundee.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in January. Dundee sees roughly 55 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore South East Scotland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in South East Scotland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Dundee)

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November10°C (50°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in South East Scotland in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 South East Scotland

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in South East Scotland, Scotland?

Dundee

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

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Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
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79 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
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South East Scotland weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in South East Scotland, Scotland in January?

In January, South East Scotland, Scotland generally has poor weather conditions. Dundee sees daytime temperatures near 8°C (46°F), with nights cooling to roughly 2°C (36°F).

What is the average temperature in South East Scotland, Scotland in January?

Average temperatures in South East Scotland, Scotland during January range from a nighttime low near 2°C (36°F) to a daytime high around 8°C (46°F) in Dundee.

Does South East Scotland, Scotland get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Dundee averages just 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for South East Scotland, Scotland.

Is January a Good Time to Visit South East Scotland, Scotland?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit South East Scotland, 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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in South East Scotland.

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