Rothesay Weather in January

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

The climate in Rothesay during January can be summarized as cool and very wet.

January is in the winter in Rothesay 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 (34°F) is normal.

Rothesay weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 5.5°C 41.8°F
Nightly temperature 1°C 33.7°F
Average temperature 3.2°C 37.8°F
Daily sunshine 1.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 214 mm 8.4 ins
Rainy days 23 days
Sea temperature 8.3°C 47°F
Humidity 91%
Windspeed 21.6kph 14 mph

On average January is the wettest month of the year in Rothesay with around 214mm 8.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.4 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Rothesay

Rothesay average temperature in January

January rainfall

Rothesay average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Rothesay 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 Rothesay in January 2024.

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Rothesay weather stats

Rothesay weather statistics
Hottest month: July 16.8°C 62.2°F
Driest month: April 103mm 4.1ins
Sunniest month: May 6.5hrs
Coldest month: February 5.3°C 41.5°F
Wettest month: January 214mm 8.4ins
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