Weather in January in Canary Islands
Planning a journey to Canary Islands this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Canary Islands in January?
January in Canary Islands generally has pleasant temperatures, with low precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C and nighttime temperatures around 17°C in Lanzarote. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Canary Islands in January, check out the map below. While January might be the chilliest month, Canary Islands offers areas with temperate climates year-round, ensuring visitors always have a delightful experience.To explore the conditions in Canary Islands in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 204 hours of sunshine in Lanzarote. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Canary Islands climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 2 most popular destinations in Canary Islands?
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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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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