Weather in January in Catalonia
Considering a trip to Catalonia this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Catalonia in January?
Catalonia is a region in Spain. Catalonia has a wide variety of climate types. During January, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to mild and moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Llavorsí at 3°C to mild in Les Cases d'Alcanar at 15°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Les Cases d'Alcanar and -6°C in Llavorsí. Although January is typically the coldest month, there are still areas in Catalonia where the temperatures are mild, allowing for a comfortable visit any time of the year.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Alcarraz with an average of 32 mm to moderate rainfall in Les with 97 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 148 hours of sunlight expected in Barcelona. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Catalonia in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Catalonia climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Catalonia?
Barcelona
In January Barcelona generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Salou
In January Salou generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Lloret de Mar
In January Lloret de Mar generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Sitges
In January Sitges generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Roses
In January Roses generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Catalonia, in Spain.
Is January the best time to visit Catalonia?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Barcelona, January may not be the ideal time to visit Catalonia.
On average, the best time to visit Catalonia is in May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Barcelona. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.
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