Weather in January in Extremadura
Are you planning a trip a to Extremadura in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Extremadura in January?
Extremadura is a region in Spain. January in Extremadura generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. In January, it is winter.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Tornavacas at 9°C to moderate in Olivenza at 15°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Olivenza and 0°C in Tornavacas. Even if January is considered the coolest month, there are areas in Extremadura that maintain moderate temperatures, making it a pleasant destination all year round.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Llerena with an average of 46 mm to high rainfall in Jerte with 131 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 162 hours of sunlight expected in Cáceres. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For specific regional insights in Extremadura for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Extremadura climate page.
Where to go in Extremadura in January
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Extremadura?
Cáceres
In January Cáceres generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Merida
In January Merida generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Hervás
In January Hervás generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Trujillo
In January Trujillo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Plasencia
In January Plasencia generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Extremadura?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Extremadura with often unpleasant weather in Cáceres.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June and October offering mostly perfect weather in Cáceres. On the other hand, the month of January tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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