Strath weather in January (Highlands, United Kingdom)

How does the January weather in Strath compare to other months? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

January in Strath generally includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 8°C, while nights can cool down to about 4°C.

Precipitation

Strath in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 204 mm for the month. With the year's heaviest rain occurring this month, it's best to be equipped with a poncho to handle the frequent downpours. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 24 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 35 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

 

Strath, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 81%  

Precipitation 204 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Sunshine 35 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (44 KM, 27 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

Interested in more climate information?

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