Weather in January in The Inner Hebrides
Considering a trip to the Inner Hebrides 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 the Inner Hebrides in January?
The Inner Hebrides is a region in Scotland. January in the Inner Hebrides generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 5°C in Tobermory. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Inner Hebrides in January, check out the map below.For a closer look at conditions across the Inner Hebrides, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Bowmore with an average of 129 mm to heavy rainfall in Tobermory with 235 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 33 hours of sunshine in Tobermory. 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 the Inner Hebrides climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 3 most popular destinations in the Inner Hebrides?
Tobermory
In January Tobermory generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bowmore
In January Bowmore generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Duntulm
In January Duntulm generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Inner Hebrides, in Scotland.
Is January the best time to visit the Inner Hebrides?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to the Inner Hebrides with often poor weather in Tobermory.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly unpleasant weather in Tobermory.
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