Sallachy weather in January (Highland, Scotland)

Curious about the January weather in Sallachy? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Sallachy typically experiences low temperatures and heavy rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 7°C, while nights can cool down to about 1°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Sallachy in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 233 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest rainfall, with frequent intense rainshowers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. Rain is expected on roughly 24 days.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 35 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

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

 

Sallachy, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 80%  

Precipitation 233 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Sunshine 35 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (43 KM, 27 Miles).

Where to go in Scotland in January

Find out more about the weather in Scotland in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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).

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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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