Temperature in Catalonia in January

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Catalonia, Spain this January.

Catalonia, Spain, a region in Spain, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in January ranging from 3°C (37°F) in Llavorsí to 15°C (59°F) in Les Cases d'Alcanar. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Les Cases d'Alcanar and -6°C (21°F) in Llavorsí. During January, winter is in full swing. On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Catalonia, Spain in January?

Find the average daytime temperatures in January for the most popular destinations in Catalonia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Best Places to Visit in Catalonia in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Catalonia temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Catalonia, Spain in January?

Expect daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) in Barcelona. That makes January a moderate month for Catalonia, Spain.

How cold does it get at night in Catalonia, Spain in January?

Nighttime temperatures in Barcelona typically drop to around 7°C (45°F) in January.

What is the warmest city in January in Catalonia, Spain?

Les Cases d'Alcanar tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 7°C (45°F).

What is the coldest city in January in Catalonia, Spain?

In our database, Llavorsí is the chilliest city in January in Catalonia, Spain. Daytime temperatures typically peak at 3°C (37°F), while the nighttime lows hover around -6°C (21°F).

How much sun does Catalonia, Spain get in January?

Barcelona enjoys a balanced 148 hours of sunlight. This makes it neither too overcast nor too sunny.

What is the water temperature in January?

The water temperature averages approximately 13°C (55°F) in Barcelona this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.

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