Skeabost weather in January (Isle of Skye, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does January bring to Skeabost? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of January in Skeabost typically brings low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 9°C. But by evening, they drop to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Skeabost in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 201 mm for the month. This month is characterized by heavy rain, often falling intensely. Equip yourself with a poncho to stay protected from the rain. Past climate data indicates that roughly 25 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 35 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 Skeabost. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Skeabost, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 84%  

Precipitation 201 mm  

Rainy days 25 days  

Sunshine 35 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (8 KM, 5 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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