Weather in January in Spain
Planning a getaway to Spain this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Spain in January?
The weather in Spain in January can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. The month of January is in the winter season.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is cold in Burg at 3°C and pleasant in Llanos de la Concepción at 21°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 15°C in Llanos de la Concepción and -6°C in Burg. Even if January is considered the coolest month, there are areas in Spain that maintain moderate temperatures, making it a pleasant destination all year round.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Gran Tarajal with an average of 11 mm to heavy rainfall in Cangas de Morrazo with 223 mm.Average sunshine
The city Barcelona usually sees around 148 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For specific regional insights in Spain for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Spain climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Spain?
Barcelona
In January Barcelona generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Madrid
In January Madrid generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Calpe
In January Calpe generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Valencia
In January Valencia generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Seville
In January Seville generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Spain?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Barcelona, January may not be the ideal time to visit Spain.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Barcelona. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.
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