Temperature
Cold by day, cold at night.
44°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Carnoustie
United Kingdom · Europe
Cold weather is the main limitation.
Limited, but doable
Daytime high
44°F
Lows around 37°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
4 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 12 wet days, fewer than in most months.
39%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Sunshine is limited, with cloud often dominating.
3.8 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 33° and nights feel near 30°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
36%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Breezy January days can feel brisker in open spots.
12 mphJanuary Breezy
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 42°F, and early evening stays near 41°F.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning41°F
Rain22%
Cloud70%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday43°F
Rain22%
Cloud69%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowLate afternoon42°F
Rain22%
Cloud68%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Early evening41°F
Rain22%
Cloud67%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 37 | 2.2 | 12 | 3.8 | 83 |
| Feb | 46 | 39 | 2.9 | 13 | 5.8 | 81 |
| Mar | 49 | 40 | 2.5 | 14 | 7.7 | 79 |
| Apr | 51 | 41 | 2.0 | 11 | 10.1 | 78 |
| May | 57 | 47 | 2.4 | 13 | 11.9 | 78 |
| Jun | 62 | 52 | 1.7 | 9 | 11.4 | 79 |
| Jul | 65 | 55 | 2.9 | 13 | 11.5 | 80 |
| Aug | 65 | 55 | 2.4 | 11 | 10.3 | 80 |
| Sep | 62 | 52 | 2.7 | 12 | 8.4 | 81 |
| Oct | 56 | 48 | 5.4 | 18 | 6.2 | 82 |
| Nov | 50 | 43 | 3.8 | 14 | 4.5 | 83 |
| Dec | 46 | 40 | 4.6 | 17 | 3.2 | 84 |
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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Carnoustie with Amsterdam.
Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology