Benalmádena weather in January (Andalucía, Spain)

How's the weather trend in Benalmádena as January approaches? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Benalmádena includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 16°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 10°C. Expect mild temperatures during this month, but it stays comfortably warm and inviting. It is the coolest month of the year.

Precipitation

Benalmádena in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. On average, there are about 13 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 182 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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).

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.

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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 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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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