Rutherglen Weather in January

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

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

January is in the winter in Rutherglen and is typically the 2nd 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.

Rutherglen weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 5.1°C 41.1°F
Nightly temperature 0.2°C 32.3°F
Average temperature 2.6°C 36.7°F
Daily sunshine 1.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 139 mm 5.5 ins
Rainy days 21 days
Sea temperature 8.1°C 46.5°F
Humidity 92%
Windspeed 17.3kph 11 mph

On average January is the 4th wettest month of the year in Rutherglen with around 139mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet 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 1.6 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Rutherglen

Rutherglen average temperature in January

January rainfall

Rutherglen average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Rutherglen 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 Rutherglen in January 2024.

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Rutherglen weather stats

Rutherglen weather statistics
Hottest month: July 17.6°C 63.7°F
Driest month: April 69mm 2.7ins
Sunniest month: May 6.4hrs
Coldest month: February 5°C 41°F
Wettest month: October 149mm 5.9ins
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