Dumfries Weather in January
What's the weather like in Dumfries (Scotland) in January 2024?
The climate in Dumfries during January can be summarized as cool and damp.
January is in the winter in Dumfries and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 6°C 42.8°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 0.6°C 33.1°F |
| Average temperature | 3.3°C 37.9°F |
| Daily sunshine | 1.7 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 113 mm 4.4 ins |
| Rainy days | 20 days |
| Sea temperature | 8.2°C 46.7°F |
| Humidity | 90% |
| Windspeed | 14.8kph 9 mph |
On average January is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Dumfries with around 113mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.
January temperatures in Dumfries
January rainfall
January hourly sunshine
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 Dumfries in January 2024.
Other monthly averages
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Dumfries weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 18.4°C 65.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | April | 55mm 2.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | May | 6.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 5.9°C 42.6°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 119mm 4.7ins |
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