St Andrews weather in January (Fife, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in St Andrews this January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in St Andrews typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 8°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 3°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

St Andrews in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. This month experiences about 18 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 55 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit St Andrews. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

St Andrews, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 55 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Dundee, Scotland (17 KM, 10 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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