Torridon weather in January (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Will it be warm or cold in Torridon this January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Torridon includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 7°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 2°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

Torridon in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 207 mm for the month. This month is known for its intense rain, often falling heavily. Having a poncho will help you stay dry during the showers. Historically, the month has about 24 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 35 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 Torridon. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Torridon, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 81%  

Precipitation 207 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Sunshine 35 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (43 KM, 26 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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