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Weather in January in Strathclyde

Planning a getaway to Strathclyde 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 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. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

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.

For a closer look at conditions across Strathclyde, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 37 hours of sunshine in Glasgow. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Strathclyde climate page.

Where to go in Strathclyde in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Strathclyde on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our Strathclyde's climate page.

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
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
13°C 
6°C 
1,290 hours 
1303 mm 
219 days 
unpleasant 
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
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
12°C 
7°C 
1,208 hours 
2292 mm 
246 days 
unpleasant 
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
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
12°C 
7°C 
1,290 hours 
1596 mm 
216 days 
unpleasant 
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
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
13°C 
6°C 
1,290 hours 
1359 mm 
223 days 
unpleasant 
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
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
13°C 
6°C 
1,290 hours 
1581 mm 
230 days 
unpleasant 
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

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Strathclyde, in the United Kingdom.

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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Strathclyde.

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