El Hierro Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in El Hierro, Spain in January.

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Frontera Isora Valverde La Restinga

Considering a trip to El Hierro, Spain this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in El Hierro in January

El Hierro, Spain is a region in Spain. January in El Hierro generally has pleasant temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) in Frontera.

For a closer look at conditions across El Hierro, Spain, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

January is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 23 mm (0.9 in) in Frontera.

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Frontera gets around 141 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

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Best Places to Visit in El Hierro in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across El Hierro.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in El Hierro

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in El Hierro, Spain?

Temperature range in El Hierro (January)

Precipitation variation in El Hierro (January)

Frontera

In January Frontera generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
141 hours
141 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Frontera →

Isora

In January Isora generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
145 hours
140 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
27 mm (1.1 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Isora →

Valverde

In January Valverde generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
145 hours
140 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Valverde →

La Restinga

In January La Restinga generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
141 hours
141 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
27 mm (1.1 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in La Restinga →

El Pinar del Hierro

In January El Pinar del Hierro generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
141 hours
141 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
28 mm (1.1 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in El Pinar del Hierro →

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In our records: Spain January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Spain in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Spain dropped to -12°C (10°F) in Madrid on January 12, 2021.
  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Spain was -3°C (27°F) in San Sebastián on January 8, 1985.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in El Hierro in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Frontera 20°C (68°F) 18°C (64°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Isora 20°C (68°F) 18°C (64°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Valverde 20°C (68°F) 18°C (64°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
La Restinga 20°C (68°F) 18°C (64°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
El Pinar del Hierro 20°C (68°F) 18°C (64°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Mocanal 20°C (68°F) 18°C (64°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)

El Hierro weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in El Hierro, Spain in January?

In January, El Hierro, Spain generally has perfect weather conditions. Frontera sees daytime temperatures near 20°C (68°F), with nights cooling to roughly 18°C (64°F).

What is the average temperature in El Hierro, Spain in January?

Frontera averages a daytime maximum of 20°C (68°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 18°C (64°F).

Does El Hierro, Spain get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in El Hierro, Spain. Frontera averages only about 23 mm (0.9 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit El Hierro, Spain?

Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Frontera, January might be a good time to visit El Hierro, Spain. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, provide perfect weather in Frontera.

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