Weather in January 2025

Scotland weather in January 2025

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.

Temperatures
Temperatures
4° / 0°
Rainy Days
Rainy Days
9
Snowy Days
Snowy Days
11
Dry Days
Dry Days
11
Rainfall
Rainfall
77
mm
6.4
Sun Hours
6.4
Hrs

Scotland annual weather

Month Temperatures Rainy Days Dry Days Snowy Days Rainfall Weather More details
January 4° / 0° 9 11 11 77 mm
Awful
February 5° / 1° 8 10 10 89 mm
Awful
March 7° / 2° 7 17 7 75 mm
Awful
April 10° / 3° 7 20 3 57 mm
Awful
May 12° / 5° 8 22 1 91 mm
Bad
June 15° / 8° 8 22 0 117 mm
Ok
July 16° / 10° 8 23 0 126 mm
Ok
August 16° / 10° 8 23 0 111 mm
Ok
September 14° / 8° 6 24 0 71 mm
Good
October 11° / 6° 8 23 0 96 mm
Bad
November 7° / 3° 9 17 3 93 mm
Awful
December 4° / 1° 8 16 7 90 mm
Awful
Temperatures in Scotland in January
Rain in Scotland in January

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Weather in Scotland in January - FAQ

What is the average temperature in Scotland in January?
The average temperature in Scotland in January is 0/4° C.
What is the chance of rain in Scotland in January?
On average, there are 9 rainy days in Scotland during January.
Weather wise, is January a good time to visit Scotland?
The weather in Scotland in January is awful.
Can it snow in Scotland in January?
On average, there are 11 snowy days in Scotland in January.
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