Fraserburgh Weather in January

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

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

January is in the winter in Fraserburgh and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

Fraserburgh weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 5.6°C 42°F
Nightly temperature 0.5°C 32.9°F
Average temperature 3°C 37.5°F
Daily sunshine 1.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 80 mm 3.1 ins
Rainy days 21 days
Sea temperature 8°C 46.5°F
Humidity 90%
Windspeed 24.4kph 15 mph

On average January is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Fraserburgh with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Fraserburgh

Fraserburgh average temperature in January

January rainfall

Fraserburgh average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Fraserburgh 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 Fraserburgh in January 2024.

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Fraserburgh weather stats

Fraserburgh weather statistics
Hottest month: August 16.3°C 61.3°F
Driest month: February 53mm 2.1ins
Sunniest month: May 6.2hrs
Coldest month: February 5.5°C 41.9°F
Wettest month: November 87mm 3.4ins
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