Ullapool weather in January (Highlands, United Kingdom)

What weather conditions can you expect in Ullapool this January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Ullapool generally includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 7°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 2°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

Ullapool in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 177 mm for the month. The month is marked by heavy rainfall, often coming down in intense bursts. Make sure to have a poncho to stay dry. Historically, approximately 23 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 40 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

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

 

Ullapool, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 78%  

Precipitation 177 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Sunshine 40 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (72 KM, 45 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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