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Altea weather in January (Valencia Community, Spain)

What kind of weather does January bring to Altea? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Altea typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 15°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 7°C. January is typically the month with the mildest temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Altea in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 44 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 177 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Altea. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Altea climate page with graphs.

 

Altea, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 14°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 44 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
SunshineSunshine 177 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Benidorm, Spain (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Where to go in Spain in January

Find out more about the weather in Spain and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 14°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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