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Benissa in January sees moderate temperatures, with highs around 16°C (61°F) and overnight lows of 9°C (48°F). Around 54 mm (2.1 in) of rainfall is typical, so a light rain jacket is a sensible addition to your bag.
January in Benissa can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.
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51-year average (1976-2026)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Benissa typically stay consistent throughout January, with daily highs averaging around 16°C (61°F). Nights are cold, with lows around 6°C (43°F).
51-year average (1976-2026)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Benissa spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on weather observations in Benissa between 2000 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes during January.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The weather can be unpredictable in January, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. The water temperature sits at about 15°C (59°F), which is too chilly for most people to enjoy swimming. Leave the swimsuit at home unless you love cold water.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Water Temp
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