Galashiels Weather in January
What's the weather like in Galashiels (Scotland) in January 2024?
The climate in Galashiels during January can be summarized as cool and a little damp.
January is in the winter in Galashiels 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 | 5.1°C 41.1°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | -0.3°C 31.6°F |
| Average temperature | 2.4°C 36.3°F |
| Daily sunshine | 1.7 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 81 mm 3.2 ins |
| Rainy days | 20 days |
| Sea temperature | 7.7°C 45.8°F |
| Humidity | 90% |
| Windspeed | 17.6kph 11 mph |
On average January is the wettest month of the year in Galashiels with around 81mm 3.2 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 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.
January temperatures in Galashiels
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 Galashiels in January 2024.
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Galashiels weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 18°C 64.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | April | 50mm 2ins |
| Sunniest month: | May | 6hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 4.9°C 40.8°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 81mm 3.2ins |
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