Scotland weather in January 2023

6
6°C max day temperature
1
1 hour of sunshine per day
18
18 days with some rainfall
0
0°C min night temperature
8
8 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
66
66 mm of monthly rainfall
0
No UV (Maximum) Index UV index
7
7°C sea temperature

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The January weather guide for Scotland (Edinburgh) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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How cold is it in Scotland in January?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 6°C in Edinburgh, Scotland in January, falling to 0°C at night.

How sunny is it in Scotland in January?

There are normally 1 hour of bright sunshine each day in Edinburgh, Scotland in January - that's 18% of daylight hours.

Is the sea cold around Scotland in January?

The average sea temperature around Edinburgh, Scotland in January is 7°C.

Does it rain in Scotland in January?

There are usually 18 days with some rain in Edinburgh, Scotland in January and the average monthly rainfall is 66mm.

Scotland January sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Scotland in January 2023. Select a month to view Scotland sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months. The Scotland sunrise and sunset times shown below are for Edinburgh.

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