Gibraltar weather in January (Gibraltar)

Wondering what the weather is like in Gibraltar during January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Gibraltar includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 16°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 12°C. Typically, this month presents some of the milder temperatures of the year, yet it remains pleasantly warm.

Precipitation

Gibraltar in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 11 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With about 150 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, December tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gibraltar, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Water Temperature 15°C *  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 93 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 150 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Where to go in Gibraltar in January

Find out more about the weather in Gibraltar 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?

For visitors traveling to Gibraltar, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 15°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

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Gibraltar? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Gibraltar. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.