Gibraltar weather in January (Gibraltar)

Curious about the January weather in Gibraltar? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Gibraltar typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 16°C, while nights can cool down to about 12°C. Typically, this month presents some of the milder temperatures of the year, yet it remains pleasantly warm.

Gibraltar in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. Typically around 11 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 150 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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 in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Gibraltar in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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