Spain temperatures in January

Spain in January has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from low in Formigal with 3°C (37°F) to pleasant temperatures in Uga with 20°C (69°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Uga and -4°C (25°F) in Formigal. January is a winter month in Spain. On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Spain in January?

Find the average daytime temperatures in January for the most popular destinations in Spain on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

Legend very warm warm pleasant moderate cold very cold
Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30ºC (86ºF). Warm: 22ºC (72ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF). Pleasant: 18ºC (64ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF) Moderate: 12ºC (54ºF) to 18ºC (64ºF). Cold: 2ºC (36ºF) to 12ºC (54ºF). Very cold: lower than 2ºC (36ºF)

  • What is the warmest city in January in Spain?
  • Uga tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (69°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 14°C (57°F).

  • What is the coldest city in January in Spain?
  • The coldest city in January in Spain is Formigal when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 3°C (37°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around -4°C (25°F).

  • How much sun does Spain get in January?
  • January is generally a moderate sunny month with an average of 148 hours of sunshine in Barcelona during the whole month.

  • How warm is the water in January?
  • The water temperature averages approximately 19°C (66°F) in Tenerife this month, so still a bit cool to swim but some enjoy a refreshing dive.

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