West Linton weather in January (Borders, United Kingdom)

Interested in knowing the climate of West Linton in January? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in West Linton includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 7°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 1°C. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

West Linton in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 21 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 54 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit West Linton. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

West Linton, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Water Temperature 6°C *  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 54 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (21 KM, 13 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

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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. With a water temperature of around 6°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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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