Stranraer weather in January (Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom)

Planning a trip to Stranraer in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Stranraer generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 9°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 6°C.

Stranraer in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. Typically around 21 days of rainfall is expected.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Stranraer. June and July 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 Stranraer climate page with graphs.

 

Stranraer, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 126 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Stranraer in January?

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 in January.

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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