Rockcliffe weather in January (Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Rockcliffe this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

January in Rockcliffe generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Daytime temperatures hover around 8°C, while nights can cool down to about 3°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Rockcliffe in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 131 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 20 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 39 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Rockcliffe. May, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rockcliffe climate page with graphs.

 

Rockcliffe, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 131 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (62 KM, 39 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

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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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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