Dunfermline in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Dunfermline in january 2026
The weather in Dunfermline in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 130.3cm
Weather at 6am
38°F
Partly Cloudy
28% of time
26%
16%
10%
Weather at 12pm
41°F
Cloudy
29% of time
25%
21%
11%
Weather at 6pm
38°F
Partly Cloudy
25% of time
25%
18%
12%
Weather at 3am
38°F
25%
20%
18%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Dunfermline in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Dunfermline in january.
The climate of Dunfermline in january is very bad
the weather in Dunfermline in january is wet (with 3.2in of precipitation over 6 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in december there is an average of 3.5in of rainfall over 5 days.
The climate is quite more than very fresh there january. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! The high seasonal norm is 41°F. The minimum is 38°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Dunfermline is 40°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Dunfermline in the month of january with a maximum record of 56°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 20°F in 2010. You can expect to have about 9 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 29% of time.
On this month of january, day length in Dunfermline is generally 07:37. The sun rises at 08:35 and sets at 16:12.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Dunfermline in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the last years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 56°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 20°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 9 day(s) (29%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 46°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 48°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 23km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (20%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.9in (2016) | ||||
| Snowfall | 130.3cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 91% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.46km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 58% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:35 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:12 | ||||
| Length of day | 07:37 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Dunfermline in january 2025:
36°F to 43°F
29°F to 34°F
31°F to 36°F
34°F to 36°F
32°F to 34°F
29°F to 34°F
22°F to 29°F
20°F to 29°F
18°F to 29°F
18°F to 29°F
25°F to 32°F
32°F to 38°F
45°F to 49°F
47°F to 50°F
49°F to 50°F
38°F to 45°F
43°F to 47°F
38°F to 43°F
34°F to 40°F
40°F to 43°F
40°F to 43°F
38°F to 41°F
34°F to 38°F
38°F to 47°F
34°F to 38°F
32°F to 38°F
34°F to 38°F
32°F to 40°F
34°F to 40°F
32°F to 40°F
36°F to 40°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in january
Cities near Dunfermline:
| Bo'ness in january | very bad weather |
| Burntisland in january | very bad weather |
| Livingston in january | very bad weather |
| Kirkcaldy in january | very bad weather |
| Edinburgh in january | very bad weather |
| Falkirk in january | very bad weather |
| Glenrothes in january | very bad weather |
| Musselburgh in january | very bad weather |
| Methil in january | very bad weather |
| Stirling in january | very bad weather |
| Prestonpans in january | very bad weather |
| Cockenzie in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Dunfermline
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Weather data for Dunfermline in january:
Weather data for Dunfermline for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Dunfermline. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Dunfermline can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Dunfermline.