Tain weather in January (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Tain in January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Tain tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 8°C, cooling off to about 2°C at night. This month tends to bring the coldest weather of the year, so be sure to pack enough warm clothing to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Tain in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 19 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 40 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

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

 

Tain, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 40 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (38 KM, 23 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.

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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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