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

How's the weather trend in Sanquhar as January approaches? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During January, Sanquhar usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 7°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 1°C. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Sanquhar in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 136 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 21 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 39 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

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

 

Sanquhar, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 136 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (46 KM, 28 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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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