Strathclyde weather in January

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

What is the weather like in Strathclyde in January?

Strathclyde is a region in the United Kingdom. January in Strathclyde generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. In January, it is winter.

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 6°C in Tyndrum to 10°C in Port Ellen. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Port Ellen and 0°C in Tyndrum. 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 high rainfall in Carnwath with an average of 111 mm to heavy rainfall in Cullipool with 277 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Glasgow receives the most rainfall during this month of the year. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 37 hours of sunlight in Glasgow. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

For specific regional insights in Strathclyde for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Strathclyde climate page.

Where to go in Strathclyde 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

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

Glasgow

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

Glasgow

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 

37 hours 

128 mm 

20 days 

poor 

January January

8°C 

2°C 

37 hours 

132 mm 

21 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

8°C 

2°C 

68 hours 

121 mm 

16 days 

poor 

Climate in Glasgow

Oban

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

Oban

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 

31 hours 

247 mm 

23 days 

poor 

January January

8°C 

3°C 

33 hours 

254 mm 

23 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

8°C 

3°C 

59 hours 

220 mm 

18 days 

poor 

Climate in Oban

Ayr

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

Ayr

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
<<  

9°C 

4°C 

37 hours 

179 mm 

20 days 

poor 

January January

8°C 

4°C 

37 hours 

168 mm 

20 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

8°C 

4°C 

68 hours 

149 mm 

16 days 

poor 

Climate in Ayr

Paisley

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

Paisley

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 

37 hours 

135 mm 

21 days 

poor 

January January

8°C 

2°C 

37 hours 

139 mm 

21 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

8°C 

2°C 

68 hours 

126 mm 

17 days 

poor 

Climate in Paisley

Balloch

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

Balloch

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 

37 hours 

158 mm 

21 days 

poor 

January January

8°C 

2°C 

37 hours 

165 mm 

22 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

8°C 

2°C 

68 hours 

149 mm 

17 days 

poor 

Climate in Balloch

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Is January the best time to visit Strathclyde?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Strathclyde due to the typically poor weather in Glasgow.

Generally speaking, June provides pleasant weather in Glasgow. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.