Wishaw weather in January (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Wishaw this January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

During January, Wishaw usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 8°C, cooling down at night to around 2°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Wishaw in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. This month is known for heavy rainfall, so don't forget your umbrella to stay dry. Historically, the month has about 21 days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 37 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 Wishaw. June and July typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Wishaw, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 115 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 37 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 15% *  

* Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (33 KM, 20 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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