If you plan to visit Aberdeen in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +6°C during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 7 rainy days in the month and around 59 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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January is usually the coldest month of the year in Aberdeen;
Average weather
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+6°C
Avg. max. temperature
-13°C
Min.
+17°C
Max.
59 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
21 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Aberdeen has OK weather in January.
Average temperature in Aberdeen in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Aberdeen for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +14°C during the day to a minimum of -3°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +8°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 41% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +13°C to +6°C.
Is Aberdeen warm or cold in January?
Aberdeen is typically cool in January.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +7°C to +6°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +2°C to +2°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
January is the coldest month in Aberdeen, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Aberdeen in January
Aberdeen weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+7°C
+6°C
+7°C
Min. temperature
-14°C
-13°C
-11°C
Max. temperature
+15°C
+17°C
+17°C
Rainfall
66 mm
59 mm
41 mm
Wind
3 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
82%
81%
78%
Air pressure
1007 HPa
1007 HPa
1009 HPa
Sunny days
3
2
2
Cloudy days
19
21
20
Rainy days
8
7
5
Snowy days
1
1
1
January weather is still as ok as in December.It’s getting colder in January. From +7°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +6°C.As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 66 mm to 59 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 82% to 81%.Winds are stronger in comparison to December, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in December to 2 in January.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Aberdeen in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Aberdeen is gradually increasing during January, going from 7 m/s to 8 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Aberdeen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 29% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 18 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 5 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 9 rainy days during January, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Aberdeen wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 84 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 17% chance of precipitation and 41 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during January in Aberdeen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in January is 0%, for a monthly total of around 0 mm.
January is one of the snowiest months in Aberdeen.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last January in Aberdeen?
This is the weather in Aberdeen in January 2023:
1 January
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+13°C
2 January
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+9°C
3 January
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+8°C
4 January
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+3°C
5 January
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+4°C
6 January
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+5°C
7 January
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+4°C
8 January
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+6°C
9 January
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+5°C
10 January
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+8°C
11 January
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+6°C
12 January
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+12°C
13 January
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+12°C
14 January
🌫️
+10°C
15 January
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+7°C
16 January
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+8°C
17 January
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+10°C
18 January
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+8°C
19 January
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+9°C
20 January
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+5°C
21 January
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+10°C
22 January
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+10°C
23 January
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+9°C
24 January
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+11°C
25 January
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+9°C
26 January
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+12°C
27 January
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+10°C
28 January
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+12°C
29 January
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+14°C
30 January
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+7°C
31 January
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+6°C
In January 2023 Aberdeen had 9 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +8°C, with an absolute maximum of +14°C and a minimum of +3°C. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 50%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 22 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Aberdeen climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Aberdeen in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+4°C) and the highest in 2020 (+10°C). The driest year was 2022 with only 18 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 174 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Aberdeen in January:
Is January a good time to visit Aberdeen?
It’s always a good time to visit Aberdeen, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Aberdeen in January?
Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Aberdeen rainy in January?
Aberdeen is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Aberdeen in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Aberdeen in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in United Kingdom
Check out the weather for other cities in United Kingdom.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Aberdeen, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.