Picos de Europa National Park Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Picos de Europa National Park, Spain in January.

Planning a journey to Picos de Europa National Park, Spain this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Picos de Europa National Park in January

Picos de Europa National Park, Spain is a region in Spain. January in Picos de Europa National Park generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) in Espinama. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Picos de Europa National Park, Spain, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Pido with an average of 122 mm (4.8 in) to high rainfall in Tielve with 137 mm (5.4 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Picos de Europa National Park in January

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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 Picos de Europa National Park

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Picos de Europa National Park, Spain?

Temperature range in Picos de Europa National Park (January)

Precipitation variation in Picos de Europa National Park (January)

Espinama

In January Espinama generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions

Sotres

In January Sotres generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
128 mm (5 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions

Tielve

In January Tielve generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
130 mm (5.1 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions

Fuente De

In January Fuente De generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions

Pido

In January Pido generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions

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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 Picos de Europa National Park in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Espinama 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Sotres 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)
Tielve 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)
Fuente De 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)
Pido 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Camarmeña 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)

Picos de Europa National Park weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Picos de Europa National Park, Spain in January?

In January, Picos de Europa National Park, Spain generally has less favorable weather conditions. Espinama sees daytime temperatures near 8°C (46°F), with nights cooling to roughly 1°C (34°F).

What is the average temperature in Picos de Europa National Park, Spain in January?

In Espinama, the average daytime high in January is 8°C (46°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 1°C (34°F).

Does Picos de Europa National Park, Spain get a lot of rain in January?

Espinama typically receives notable rainfall in January, about 122 mm (4.8 in) on average across Picos de Europa National Park, Spain.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Picos de Europa National Park, Spain?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Picos de Europa National Park, Spain due to the typically less favorable weather in Espinama.

On average, the best time to visit Picos de Europa National Park, Spain is in July and August with generally excellent weather in Espinama. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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