Temperature
Cold by day, cold at night.
45°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Glasgow
United Kingdom · Europe
Cold weather is the main limitation.
Limited, but doable
Late
Daytime high
45°F
Lows around 38°F
Precipitation
16 days/mo
Sun
3 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
52%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Sunshine is limited, with cloud often dominating.
3.2 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 35° and nights feel near 32°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
24%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Breezy January days can feel brisker in open spots.
10 mphJanuary Breezy
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 43°F, and early evening stays near 42°F.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning41°F
Rain26%
Cloud78%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowMidday43°F
Rain32%
Cloud77%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Late afternoon43°F
Rain30%
Cloud76%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Early evening41°F
Rain28%
Cloud74%
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 | 45 | 38 | 4.3 | 16 | 3.2 | 87 |
| Feb | 47 | 38 | 4.0 | 15 | 4.9 | 84 |
| Mar | 50 | 39 | 3.2 | 14 | 6.3 | 81 |
| Apr | 54 | 41 | 2.7 | 13 | 8.6 | 77 |
| May | 60 | 46 | 3.3 | 14 | 10.4 | 77 |
| Jun | 64 | 51 | 3.5 | 15 | 9.7 | 79 |
| Jul | 66 | 54 | 3.7 | 16 | 9.4 | 82 |
| Aug | 66 | 54 | 4.1 | 16 | 8.8 | 83 |
| Sep | 62 | 51 | 3.3 | 13 | 7.1 | 84 |
| Oct | 56 | 46 | 4.6 | 16 | 5.3 | 85 |
| Nov | 50 | 41 | 4.1 | 16 | 3.8 | 87 |
| Dec | 46 | 38 | 4.6 | 16 | 2.8 | 88 |
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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: Jun 1, 2026
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