Portsoy Weather in January

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

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

January is in the winter in Portsoy and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (42°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

Portsoy weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 5.4°C 41.8°F
Nightly temperature -0.1°C 31.9°F
Average temperature 2.7°C 36.8°F
Daily sunshine 1.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 80 mm 3.2 ins
Rainy days 20 days
Sea temperature 8°C 46.5°F
Humidity 88%
Windspeed 21.6kph 14 mph

On average January is the 4th wettest month of the year in Portsoy with around 80mm 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 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Portsoy

Portsoy average temperature in January

January rainfall

Portsoy average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Portsoy 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 Portsoy in January 2024.

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Portsoy weather stats

Portsoy weather statistics
Hottest month: July 16.9°C 62.4°F
Driest month: February 52mm 2ins
Sunniest month: April 5.1hrs
Coldest month: February 5.3°C 41.5°F
Wettest month: November 88mm 3.5ins
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