Tayside Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Tayside, the United Kingdom in January.

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Pitlochry Perth Crieff Aberfeldy

Planning a journey to Tayside, the United Kingdom 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 Tayside in January

Tayside, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. January in Tayside generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C (41°F) in Kinloch Rannoch to 8°C (46°F) in Cellardyke. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Cellardyke and -1°C (30°F) in Kinloch Rannoch. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Tayside, the United Kingdom. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

To explore the conditions in Tayside, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cellardyke with an average of 75 mm (3 in) to heavy rainfall in Lochearnhead with 178 mm (7 in). Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Pitlochry.

Average sunshine

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

Explore Tayside by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Tayside - and find the best time to visit. (based on Pitlochry)

January5°C (41°F) February6°C (43°F) March8°C (46°F) April10°C (50°F) May14°C (57°F) June16°C (61°F) This monthJuly18°C (64°F) August17°C (63°F) September15°C (59°F) October11°C (52°F) November8°C (46°F) December6°C (43°F)
Best Time to Visit Tayside →

Best Places to Visit in Tayside in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 Tayside

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Tayside, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Tayside (January)

Precipitation variation in Tayside (January)

Pitlochry

In January Pitlochry generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
55 hours
79 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Pitlochry →

Perth

In January Perth generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
55 hours
79 hours
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Perth →

Crieff

In January Crieff generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
55 hours
79 hours
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
128 mm (5 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
21 days
17 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Crieff →

Aberfeldy

In January Aberfeldy generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
55 hours
79 hours
Monthly rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Aberfeldy →

Dunkeld

In January Dunkeld generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
55 hours
79 hours
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
17 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Dunkeld →

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

In our records: the United Kingdom January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in the United Kingdom in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in the United Kingdom dropped to -20°C (-4°F) in Birmingham on January 14, 1982.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Tayside in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pitlochry 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)
Perth 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Crieff 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 128 mm (5 in)
Aberfeldy 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 139 mm (5.5 in)
Dunkeld 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Lochearnhead 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 178 mm (7 in)

Tayside weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Tayside, the United Kingdom in January?

In January, Tayside, the United Kingdom generally has less favorable weather conditions. Pitlochry sees daytime temperatures near 5°C (41°F), with nights cooling to roughly 0°C (32°F).

What is the average temperature in Tayside, the United Kingdom in January?

Daytime temperatures in Pitlochry peak at roughly 5°C (41°F) in January, dropping to about 0°C (32°F) overnight.

Does Tayside, the United Kingdom get a lot of snow/rain in January?

Pitlochry typically receives notable snow/rainfall in January, about 132 mm (5.2 in) on average across Tayside, the United Kingdom.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Tayside, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Tayside, the United Kingdom due to the typically less favorable weather in Pitlochry.

On average, the best time to visit Tayside, the United Kingdom is in July with generally very good weather in Pitlochry. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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