The climate in Falkirk during January can be summarized as cool and a little damp.
January is in the winter in Falkirk and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 5.2°C 41.4°F |
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Nightly temperature | -0.2°C 31.6°F |
Average temperature | 2.5°C 36.5°F |
Daily sunshine | 1.5 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 96 mm 3.8 ins |
Rainy days | 20 days |
Sea temperature | 8.2°C 46.7°F |
Humidity | 91% |
Windspeed | 16.9kph 11 mph |
On average January is the 5th wettest month of the year in Falkirk with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little 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 1.5 hours of sunshine per day.
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 Falkirk in January 2024.
Best places to visit in January
Hottest month: | July | 18.1°C 64.6°F |
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Driest month: | April | 51mm 2ins |
Sunniest month: | May | 5.9hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 5.1°C 41.2°F |
Wettest month: | November | 101mm 4ins |