Nerja weather in January (Andalucía, Spain)

Planning a trip to Nerja in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Nerja generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 15°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 10°C. On average, January has the most moderate temperatures of the year.

Nerja in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 171 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 Nerja. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Nerja, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 57 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 171 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 48% *  

* Data from: Granada, Spain (49 KM, 30 Miles).

Where to go in Spain in January

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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 Nerja 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.

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

10/10

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