Costa del Sol weather in January
Planning a journey to Costa del Sol this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Costa del Sol in January?
Costa del Sol is a region in Spain. January in Costa del Sol generally has moderate temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.
You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C and nighttime temperatures around 10°C in Marbella. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. However, even though January is the coolest month, you can still find places in Costa del Sol with moderate temperatures, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout the year.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Torrox with an average of 59 mm to moderate rainfall in Estepona with 88 mm. The city Marbella usually sees around 182 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
For a closer look at January's conditions in Costa del Sol, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Costa del Sol's yearly weather, check out our Costa del Sol climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 4 most popular destinations in Costa del Sol?
Marbella
In January Marbella generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Estepona
In January Estepona generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Benalmádena
In January Benalmádena generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Torrox
In January Torrox generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Costa del Sol?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Marbella, January might be a good time to visit Costa del Sol. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Marbella. On the other hand, the month of December tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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