Scotland in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
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
Partly Cloudy
29% of time
24%
16%
12%
Weather at 12pm
41°F
Cloudy
29% of time
27%
21%
10%
Weather at 6pm
40°F
Cloudy
26% of time
24%
19%
14%
Weather at 3am
40°F
25%
22%
18%
11%
Where to go in Scotland in january?
Where to go in Scotland in january: destination map
Where to go in each region in january?
| Central Region (Stirling, Falkirk, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park...) | 40°F to 41°F | 3 à 8 days | 47°F | very bad weather |
| East Coast of Scotland (Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee...) | 38°F to 45°F | 1 à 10 days | 45°F to 47°F | very bad weather |
| Highland (Inverness, Fort William, Skye...) | 38°F to 45°F | 1 à 17 days | 47°F to 49°F | very bad weather |
| Orkney Islands (Kirkwall...) | 47°F | 11 days | 47°F | very bad weather |
| Outer Hebrides (Stornoway...) | 47°F | 14 days | 49°F | very bad weather |
| Shetland Islands (Lerwick...) | 47°F | 5 à 13 days | 49°F | very bad weather |
| West Coast of Scotland (Glasgow, Dumfries, Isle of Mull...) | 41°F to 47°F | 7 à 17 days | 47°F to 49°F | 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
All cities in Scotland in january
| Edinburgh in january | very bad weather |
| Aberdeen in january | very bad weather |
| Glasgow in january | very bad weather |
| Inverness in january | very bad weather |
| Dumfries in january | very bad weather |
| Dundee in january | very bad weather |
| Falkirk in january | very bad weather |
| Fort William in january | very bad weather |
| Isle of Mull in january | very bad weather |
| Kirkwall in january | very bad weather |
| Lerwick in january | very bad weather |
| Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park in january | very bad weather |
| Skye in january | very bad weather |
| Stirling in january | very bad weather |
| Stornoway in january | very bad weather |
| Applecross in january | very bad weather |
| Cairngorms National Park in january | very bad weather |
| Durness in january | very bad weather |
| Eyemouth in january | very bad weather |
| Fort Augustus in january | very bad weather |
| Glen Trool in january | very bad weather |
| Glencoe in january | very bad weather |
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.