Straiton weather in January (United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does January bring to Straiton? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Straiton includes low temperatures and high rainfall. January marks the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 8°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 3°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

Straiton in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 148 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 21 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 37 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

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

 

Straiton, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 148 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 37 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 15% *  

Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (63 KM, 39 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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