Penicuik in January
4.3out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 5°C. Very wet: about 15 rainy days.
5°CAvg high
1°CAvg low
15Rainy days (86 mm)
7:20 hDaylight
08:42Sunrise · 16:02 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 5°C
- Very wet: about 15 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±5.2 days)
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in January varies a lot between years (±5.2 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C | 1°C | 86 mm | 15 | – | – | 4.3 |
| February | 6°C | 1°C | 76 mm | 13 | – | – | 4.6 |
| March | 8°C | 2°C | 70 mm | 14 | – | – | 4.8 |
| April | 10°C | 3°C | 67 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.3 |
| May | 13°C | 6°C | 73 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.7 |
| June | 16°C | 9°C | 86 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.1 |
| July | 17°C | 10°C | 90 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.2 |
| August | 17°C | 10°C | 94 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.2 |
| September | 15°C | 8°C | 68 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.3 |
| October | 11°C | 6°C | 85 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.5 |
| November | 8°C | 3°C | 80 mm | 15 | – | – | 4.8 |
| December | 6°C | 1°C | 88 mm | 14 | – | – | 4.4 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Penicuik in January?
Daytime highs average 5°C and nights about 1°C.
When is the best time to visit Penicuik?
The best months are September, July, August, June.