Barcelona weather in January (Catalonia, Spain)

Thinking of visiting Barcelona in January? Check the weather first! Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Barcelona tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 14°C. At night, it falls to around 7°C. January has the coolest temperatures of the year, but still offering mild weather.

Precipitation

Barcelona in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 46 mm for the month. You can typically expect 13 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 148 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

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

 

Barcelona, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Water Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 46 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 73%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 148 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 13°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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Barcelona.

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