Forfar Weather in January

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

The climate in Forfar during January can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

January is in the winter in Forfar 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.

Forfar weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 5.2°C 41.4°F
Nightly temperature 0°C 32°F
Average temperature 2.6°C 36.7°F
Daily sunshine 2.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 87 mm 3.4 ins
Rainy days 19 days
Sea temperature 7.8°C 46°F
Humidity 89%
Windspeed 16.9kph 11 mph

On average January is the wettest month of the year in Forfar with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Forfar

Forfar average temperature in January

January rainfall

Forfar average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Forfar 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 Forfar in January 2024.

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Forfar weather stats

Forfar weather statistics
Hottest month: July 17.9°C 64.2°F
Driest month: April 51mm 2ins
Sunniest month: April 5.5hrs
Coldest month: January 5.1°C 41.2°F
Wettest month: January 87mm 3.4ins
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