Benalmádena weather in January (Andalucía, Spain)

How is the weather in Benalmádena in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Benalmádena generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 16°C, while night temperatures can drop to 10°C. On average, it is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year. However the temperature is still pleasant and it won't ever get really cold.

Benalmádena in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. Typically around 13 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 182 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Benalmádena, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Water Temperature 16°C *  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 182 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 60% *  

* Data from: Málaga, Spain (8 KM, 5 Miles).

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Temperatures

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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 Benalmádena in January?

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 16°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 in January.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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