Selkirk weather in January (Borders, United Kingdom)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Selkirk during January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

During January, Selkirk usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 6°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 1°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Selkirk in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 20 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 39 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 Selkirk. 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 Selkirk climate page with graphs.

 

Selkirk, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (34 KM, 21 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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