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The weather in Scotland in January is very cold with temperatures between 0°C and 4°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect rain for roughly half of the month of January in Scotland. We’re expecting roughly 8 to 15 days of rain, so your rubber boots and umbrella are going to see plenty of use this month if you’re keen on staying dry.
Scotland is going to experience quite a number of days of snow during January. It’s the perfect time to build snowmen, drink hot cocoa, and have a snowball fight. Just remember to wear a warm scarf and a pair of mittens!
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Scotland in January 2025.
If you’re planning to visit Scotland in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Scotland before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4° / 0° | 9 | 11 | 11 | 77 mm | Awful | Scotland in January |
| February | 5° / 1° | 8 | 10 | 10 | 89 mm | Awful | Scotland in February |
| March | 7° / 2° | 7 | 17 | 7 | 75 mm | Awful | Scotland in March |
| April | 10° / 3° | 7 | 20 | 3 | 57 mm | Awful | Scotland in April |
| May | 12° / 5° | 8 | 22 | 1 | 91 mm | Bad | Scotland in May |
| June | 15° / 8° | 8 | 22 | 0 | 117 mm | Ok | Scotland in June |
| July | 16° / 10° | 8 | 23 | 0 | 126 mm | Ok | Scotland in July |
| August | 16° / 10° | 8 | 23 | 0 | 111 mm | Ok | Scotland in August |
| September | 14° / 8° | 6 | 24 | 0 | 71 mm | Good | Scotland in September |
| October | 11° / 6° | 8 | 23 | 0 | 96 mm | Bad | Scotland in October |
| November | 7° / 3° | 9 | 17 | 3 | 93 mm | Awful | Scotland in November |
| December | 4° / 1° | 8 | 16 | 7 | 90 mm | Awful | Scotland in December |