Weather in Scotland in january 2025

Here, you have access to the weather forecast for january for most popular cities in Scotland. These forecasts are statistics for january from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather mentioned.

Average weather in january in Edinburgh

very bad weather 59.7cm

Weather at 6am
40°F

Cloudy

24%

Clear/Sunny

16%

Moderate rain at times

12%

Weather at 12pm
41°F

Partly Cloudy

27%

Clear/Sunny

21%

Moderate rain at times

10%

Weather at 6pm
40°F

Partly Cloudy

24%

Clear/Sunny

19%

Moderate rain at times

14%

Weather at 3am
40°F

Partly Cloudy

25%

Cloudy

22%

Clear/Sunny

18%

Snow showers

11%

More information about the weather in Edinburgh in january



Where to go in Scotland in january?

Where to go in Scotland in january: destination map

Legend: perfect weather good tolerable bad very bad

Where to go in each region in january?

Central Region
(Stirling, Falkirk, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park...)
very bad weather
East Coast of Scotland
(Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee...)
very bad weather
Highland
(Inverness, Skye, Fort William...)
very bad weather
Orkney Islands
(Kirkwall...)
very bad weather
Outer Hebrides
(Stornoway...)
very bad weather
Shetland Islands
(Lerwick...)
very bad weather
West Coast of Scotland
(Glasgow, Dumfries, Isle of Mull...)
very bad weather


Where should you go in Scotland in january when it comes to the weather?

Remember:
The climate in Scotland in january is very bad across the board.

January is one of the worst month for spending holidays in Scotland. The climate in Dundee, Inverness, Thurso, Skye, Shetland islands, Aberdeen, Loch Ness Lake, Oban, Glasgow and Edinburgh and everywhere in the country is ver bad. It's cold, the sun is not there all the time and you take the risk being faced with rain very often wherever you go.


Climate in Scotland in january

Climate in Edinburgh in january

In january, the mean temperature in Edinburgh is 40°F (maximum temperature is 43°F and minimum temperature is 38°F). The climate is rather cold in that locality in the month of january. Bring warm clothes! With 3.2in over 6 days, rain may occur throughout your stay. But this is pretty reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.

January
Average temperature 40°F
Highest temperature 43°F
Lowest temperature 38°F
Sea temperature 46°F
Rainfall 3.2in
Number of days with rainfall 6 day(s)
(20%)
Humidity 90%
Daily sunshine hours 6
Cloud cover 58%
Length of day 07:38
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad
more information about the climate in Edinburgh in january

Climate in Aberdeen in january

In the month of january, maximum temperature is 43°F and minimum temperature is 40°F (for an average temperature of 41°F). The climate is quite more than very fresh here in january. Bring warm clothes! With 3.6in over 6 days, you risk getting wet slightly throughout your vacations. But this is pretty reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.

January
Average temperature 41°F
Highest temperature 43°F
Lowest temperature 40°F
Sea temperature 46°F
Rainfall 3.6in
Number of days with rainfall 6 day(s)
(19%)
Humidity 87%
Daily sunshine hours 6
Cloud cover 53%
Length of day 07:24
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad
more information about the climate in Aberdeen in january

Climate in Glasgow in january

In the month of january, the mean temperature in Glasgow is 40°F (maximum temperature is 43°F and minimum temperature is 38°F). The climate is quite cold around this city in this month. Bring warm clothes! With 6.5in over 11 days, you risk getting wet slightly for your vacations. But this is rather moderate and it is only of temporary showers.

January
Average temperature 40°F
Highest temperature 43°F
Lowest temperature 38°F
Sea temperature 47°F
Rainfall 6.5in
Number of days with rainfall 11 day(s)
(34%)
Humidity 92%
Daily sunshine hours 5
Cloud cover 66%
Length of day 07:39
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad
more information about the climate in Glasgow in january

Climate in Inverness in january

In the month of january, maximum temperature is 41°F and minimum temperature is 36°F (for an average temperature of 38°F). The climate is rather more than very fresh in that area in the month of january. Bring warm clothes! With about 2.1in over 3 days, rainfall is infrequent during your journey.

January
Average temperature 38°F
Highest temperature 41°F
Lowest temperature 36°F
Sea temperature 47°F
Rainfall 2.1in
Number of days with rainfall 3 day(s)
(9%)
Humidity 89%
Daily sunshine hours 6
Cloud cover 53%
Length of day 07:20
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad
more information about the climate in Inverness in january

Climate in Dumfries in january

In the month of january, the mean temperature in Dumfries is 41°F (maximum temperature is 43°F and minimum temperature is 38°F). The climate is rather more than very fresh in that area in the month of january. Plan to cover you well! With 5.5in over 9 days, rain may occur throughout your vacations. But this is moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.

January
Average temperature 41°F
Highest temperature 43°F
Lowest temperature 38°F
Rainfall 5.5in
Number of days with rainfall 9 day(s)
(30%)
Humidity 92%
Daily sunshine hours 6
Cloud cover 63%
Length of day 07:48
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad
more information about the climate in Dumfries in january


All cities in Scotland in january

Edinburgh in januaryvery bad weather
Aberdeen in januaryvery bad weather
Glasgow in januaryvery bad weather
Inverness in januaryvery bad weather
Dumfries in januaryvery bad weather
Dundee in januaryvery bad weather
Falkirk in januaryvery bad weather
Fort William in januaryvery bad weather
Isle of Mull in januaryvery bad weather
Kirkwall in januaryvery bad weather
Lerwick in januaryvery bad weather
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park in januaryvery bad weather
Skye in januaryvery bad weather
Stirling in januaryvery bad weather
Stornoway in januaryvery bad weather
Applecross in januaryvery bad weather
Cairngorms National Park in januaryvery bad weather
Durness in januaryvery bad weather
Eyemouth in januaryvery bad weather
Fort Augustus in januaryvery bad weather
Glen Trool in januaryvery bad weather
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Weather data for Scotland in january:

Weather data for Scotland in january is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Scotland. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Scotland can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Scotland.


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