Canary Islands weather in January
Are you planning a trip to Canary Islands in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Canary Islands in January?
January in Canary Islands generally has pleasant temperatures, with low precipitation.
You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C and nighttime temperatures around 17°C in Lanzarote. While January might be the chilliest month, Canary Islands offers areas with temperate climates year-round, ensuring visitors always have a delightful experience.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Lanzarote with an average of 15 mm to low rainfall in Las Palmas with 24 mm. The city Lanzarote usually sees around 204 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Canary Islands in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Canary Islands climate page.
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Popular destinations in Canary Islands
What is the weather like in January for the 2 most popular destinations in Canary Islands?
Average weather in Lanzarote
In January Lanzarote generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Las Palmas
In January Las Palmas generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Canary Islands?
Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Lanzarote, January might be a good time to visit Canary Islands. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly perfect weather in Lanzarote.
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