Carnoustie Weather in January

What's the weather like in Carnoustie (Scotland) in January 2024?

The climate in Carnoustie during January can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

January is in the winter in Carnoustie and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (42°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.

Carnoustie weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 5.4°C 41.7°F
Nightly temperature 0.4°C 32.7°F
Average temperature 2.9°C 37.2°F
Daily sunshine 2.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 79 mm 3.1 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 7.8°C 46°F
Humidity 88%
Windspeed 17.3kph 11 mph

On average January is the wettest month of the year in Carnoustie with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Carnoustie

Carnoustie average temperature in January

January rainfall

Carnoustie average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Carnoustie average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Carnoustie in January 2024.

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Carnoustie weather stats

Carnoustie weather statistics
Hottest month: July 17.7°C 63.9°F
Driest month: April 48mm 1.9ins
Sunniest month: April 5.6hrs
Coldest month: January 5.3°C 41.5°F
Wettest month: January 79mm 3.1ins
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