Scarfskerry weather in January (Highlands, United Kingdom)

How does the January weather in Scarfskerry compare to other months? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of January in Scarfskerry typically includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 8°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 5°C.

Precipitation

Scarfskerry in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 23 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 33 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Scarfskerry. July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Scarfskerry, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 78%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Sunshine 33 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Kirkwall, the United Kingdom (40 KM, 25 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.

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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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